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WJHW, Inc. 6 April 2016 Texas Tech University

27.6923.200 Issue for CD Set Sports Performance Complex

Lubbock, Texas

GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS 27 05 26 - 1 Copyright 2016, WJHW, INC.

SECTION 27 05 26 – GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Provide materials, labor, and methods for telecommunications grounding and bonding system in

accordance with the requirements of the local access provider(s) or telecommunications cabling

system installer. Work that relates to the installation of the system shall be subject to the

inspection and approval of the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).

B. Drawings, details in other Divisions of these specifications, addenda, and other pertinent

documents are considered to be a part of the technical requirements of this Division of the

Specification insofar as they are applicable.

C. The drawings and specifications requirements govern where they exceed Code and Regulation

requirements.

D. Where requirements between governing Codes and Regulations vary, the more restrictive

provision applies.

E. Nothing in the Contract Documents grants authority or permission to disregard or violate any

legal requirements.

F. Verify conditions on the job site applicable to this work. Notify the Architect in writing of

discrepancies, conflicts, or omissions promptly upon discovery.

G. The Drawings diagrammatically show arrangements of equipment fitting the space available

without interference. If conditions exist which make it impossible to install work as shown,

recommend solutions and/or submit drawings to the Architect for approval, showing how the

work may be installed.

H. Materials are to be purchased new for this project.

I. Materials that are listed by UL must bear the UL label. In the event UL has no published

standard for a particular item, then other independent testing standards are to apply and the

applicable labeling utilized.

1.2 REFERENCED CODES AND STANDARDS:

A. Execute work in accordance with the following standards;

1. TIA-568-C.1 Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard – (February

2009)

2. TIA-569-B (October 2004): Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications

Pathways and Spaces

3. TIA-606-A Administration Standard for Commercial Telecommunications Infrastructure

- (May 2002)

4. J-STD-607-A Commercial Building Grounding (Earthing) and Bonding Requirements for

Telecommunications, October 2002.



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5. National Electrical Code, including Article 800 Communications circuits.

6. American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

7. American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM).

8. Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI).

9. National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association (NEMA).

10. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

11. Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

12. Requirements of the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

13. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), IEEE 1100 Emerald Book.

1.3 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Specification sections related to the Grounding and Bonding System include:

1. Division 01- General Requirements.

2. Division 26: Electrical Systems

3. Division 27: Structured Cabling System

1.4 DEFINITIONS

A. In addition to those Definitions of Division 1, the following list of terms as used in this Section

shall be defined as follows:

1. Owner – Texas Tech University

2. Project – TTU Sports Performance Complex

3. Consultant – The Owner’s Technical Representative for this Section

4. Architect – Gensler

5. End User – TTU Athletics

6. Furnish – To purchase, procure, acquire, and deliver complete with related accessories.

7. Install – To set in place, join, attach, link, set up or otherwise connect together and test

until complete before turning over to the Owner, all parts, items, or equipment supplied

by Contractor.

8. Provide – To furnish and install.

B. Some processes, methods, and procedures, as well as spaces, rooms and structures, may be

abbreviated or used interchangeably within this section. The following list is presented to

reconcile these differences within this section.

1. TS: Telecommunications Space - A common area used for telecommunications cabling

terminations and the location of telecommunications equipment.

2. Main Telephone Room – Environmentally controlled TS that is the primary point of

interconnection between the communication facility provided by the public switched

telephone company network and the building’s communications facility.

3. Main Equipment Room (MER) - Environmentally controlled space, housing the owner’s

computer system and associated network equipment and the SCS main fiber optic

backbone distribution frame.

4. Telecommunications Closet (TC) – This room is the Telecommunications Structured

Cabling distribution point for an assigned area of the building. This room was formerly

known as the IDF room (intermediate distribution frame). The TC is designated for an

exclusive purpose of housing communications equipment and related wiring that serves a

specific area of the building. TMGB: Telecommunications Main Grounding Busbar.



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5. TGB: Telecommunications Grounding Busbar.

6. TBB: Telecommunications Bonding Backbone.

7. TBC: Telecommunications Bonding Conductor.

1.5 SCOPE SUMMARY

A. Bonding and grounding installed in accordance with Equipment Manufacturers and Commercial

Building Grounding (Earthing) and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications. These

provisions include, but are not limited to,

1. Bonding and grounding of service entrances and conduits.

2. Labeling of ground bus bars, ground cables and conductors in compliance with the above

mentioned Standard.

1.6 INSTALLATION OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS MAIN GROUNDING BUSBAR

(TMGB) IN THE MAIN TELEPHONE ROOM.

1. Connection of the TMGB to the building’s electrical service ground.

a. Each TGB shall be directly attached to the closest point of the building's structural

steel and also bonded to the TMGB via the Telecommunications Bonding

Backbone (TBB) conductor. The TMGB is, in turn, connected to the building’s

structural steel and also to the building’s main electrical service ground via the

Telecommunications Bonding Conductor (TBC).

b. The TBB conductor shall be continuous for vertically stacked TC rooms. Do not

cut the TBB conductor at each TC.

2. Non-vertical TGBs shall be home-run connected to the TMGB via a continuous insulated

copper conductor - Telecommunications Bonding Backbone (TBB).

a. The TBB size shall be increased according to system design and local conditions

demand. See the following sizing chart.

b.

Conductor Sizing

Length m Size (AWG)

Less than 4 6

4-6 4

6-8 3

8-10 2

10-13 1

13-16 1/0

16-20 2/0

Greater than 20 3/0

c. Bonding conductors shall be routed with a minimum number of bends. Any bends

placed in the conductor shall be sweeping.

3. Limiting the distance between the telecommunications closets will include designing an

optimal grounding arrangement, which minimizes intersystem grounding disturbances.



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4. Busbars shall be pre-drilled with holes as per the local standard’s described hole pattern

for attachment of bolted compression fittings.

5. Make bonding connections with listed bolts, crimp pressure connectors, clamps, or lugs.

6. Place electro tin plated copper grounding busbars of minimum specified sizes in service

entrances and telecommunications closets.

7. Install a Telecommunications Grounding Busbar (TGB) in each TC as shown on

drawings, convenient to equipment location.

B. The Contractor will:

1. Provide labor, tools, transportation, and physical plant, to support the installation in

accordance with the established time-line and standards.

2. Deliver Submittals, Shop Drawings and Test Records as specified herein.

3. Obtain permits, licenses, or other municipal requirements and pay any fees required for

the execution of this Work.

4. Execute all Work in accordance with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.

5. Supply accessories and minor equipment parts regularly required for a complete system,

even if not specifically mentioned in these Specifications or on the associated

telecommunications drawings, without claim for additional payment.

6. Coordinate, provision, and test the telecommunications grounding hardware as required

in this section

C. If a conflict develops between the contract document and the appropriate codes and is reported

to the Architect prior to bid opening, the Architect will prepare the necessary clarification.

Where a conflict is reported after contract award, propose a resolution of the conflict and, upon

approval, perform work.

D. Provide other material as normally required to complete a Grounding and Bonding System and

to make the Grounding and Bonding System complete and ready for use by the Owner.

E. Notwithstanding any detailed information in the Contract Documents, it is the responsibility of

the Contractor to supply systems in full working order.

F. Provide necessary labor, materials, tools to complete the installation of the Grounding and

Bonding System as described in these specifications and illustrated on the associated drawings.

G. Work to also include:

1. Verification of dimensions and conditions at the job site.

2. Provision of submissions.

3. Installation in accordance with the contract document, manufacturer's recommendation,

and in conformity with applicable codes and the AHJ (authority having jurisdiction).

4. Maintenance services; warranty.

1.7 PRE CONSTRUCTION SUBMITTALS

A. Project Submittal Requirements are defined in the Project Manual. The successful Contractor

must make one single, complete pre-construction Submittal package as defined and described in

the General Section, with the following additional technology specific details.



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1. Provide a Drawing-List of submitted drawings. Include the title of large-sheet drawings

that are packaged separately. The submittal shop drawings are to be used by the

Contractor as a basis for revision mark ups to create the “as-built” conditions.

a. Execute drawings at an appropriate scale but no smaller than 1/8”.

b. Large-sheet drawings.

1) Submit drawings rendered in AutoCAD™ or an AutoCAD™-compatible

application.

2) Create drawings using a monochromatic scheme and industry-standard

graphics with varied line types and weight so the attributes of the various

elements of the image are readily discernible.

3) Provide enlarged floor plans of Telecom Rooms with cable tray, conduits,

and sleeves shown in the rooms shown to scale.

4) Provide floor plan sheets that depict:

a) Pathways with primary routes and room drop-off points

b) The type and quantity of pathways.

c) The span distance between pathway supports

5) Depict any special installation details or unique means and methods

necessary to successfully complete the telecommunications pathways

installation.

c. Provide a schedule of media describing the pathway types and locations.

2. Submit examples of the proposed labels, tags and markers for pathways devices

a. Submit representative nomenclature with labeling as defined in TIA/EIA-606-A

Class 2 Administration Standard for the Telecommunications Infrastructure of

Commercial Buildings.

b. Include font sizes and styles, an explanation of the rationale for the nomenclature,

and a Key, which defines the descriptors and designators of the labeling system.

3. Submit appropriate cut sheets and samples for products as detailed in project

specifications and drawings. Submittals shall be in written and electronic PDF format.

4. Work shall not proceed without the approval of the submitted items.

5. No substituted materials shall be installed except by written approval. Only those

products that are listed as “or equivalent” in Part 2 of this specification will be considered

for substitution. Substitution requests must be submitted as defined in the Project

Manual. No substitutions will be considered during the submittal process.

6. Project Submittals Requirements: The pre-construction submittal is required to verify the

Contractor will obtain the specified product, understands the processes and procedures,

and understands the requirements to install, test, certify and create test record

documentation for the telecommunications pathways system.

a. The Submittal package is to be delivered for approval prior to commencement of

Work, no later than twenty (20) days after issuance of Notice to Proceed.

b. Any submittals beyond the original submittal and one resubmittal will result in

charges to the Contractor (charged for third and any subsequent reviews).

c. Additional review fees will be at the prevailing rate in effect at the time that the

additional review(s) is (are) required.



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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PATHWAYS

A. Telecommunication Bonding Backbone Conduit – Main Telephone Room to TCs

1. Sealed at both ends after placement

2. Nonmetallic conduits such as PVC are not acceptable

3. Conduit sized in field to meet TBC size

2.2 GROUNDING AND BONDING EQUIPMENT

A. Telecommunications Main Grounding Busbar (TMGB)

1. 4”W x ¼”H x 12”L Busbar

2. Accepts two-hole grounding lugs

3. Wall mounted

4. Isolating insulators between busbar and mounting surface

5. UL listed

6. Acceptable product

a. Panduit GB4B0612TPI-1

B. Telecommunications Grounding Busbar (TGB)

1. 2”W x ¼”H x 10”L Busbar

2. Accepts two-hole grounding lugs

3. Wall mounted

4. Isolating insulators between busbar and mounting surface

5. UL listed


a. Panduit GB2B0304TPI-1

C. Ground Wire

1. Provide UL listed product

2. Provide bare copper or THHN stranded conductors

3. Provide with green band on bare copper at connection points or green jacket for insulated

conductors

4. Sized in accordance with J-STD-607-A

D. Compression Connector, 2 Hole


2. Provide irreversible tin-plated copper connector

3. Provide with J-STD-607-A hole sizing and spacing

4. Provide crimp style, 2-hole, long barrel product

5. Provide with inspection window

6. Size connectors based on ground wire type and size

7. Provide color coded connectors



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a. Panduit LCCXy (y=conductor size)

E. Copper Compression HTAP Kits


2. Provide with clear cover

3. Size connectors based on ground wire type and size


a. Panduit HTWCy (y=conductor size)

F. Cable shield bond connector

1. Sized accordingly

2. Ground Wire Labels

3. Meets J-STD-607-A requirements

4. Provide product for use as a wrap-around or flag marker

5. Yellow in color

G. Grounding Hardware

1. Provide stainless steel product

2. Provide ¼” hardware for use with ¼” busbar and compression connector hole sizes

3. Provide 3/8” hardware for use with 3/8” busbar and compression connector hole sizes

4. Provide bolt, lock washer, flat washer and nut for each compression connector

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

A. Coordination: Work shall be in accordance with the requirements of the

telephone/CATV/physical security installers. This shall include the requirements for pull boxes,

number of conduit bends between pull boxes, and the size and type of pull cords, wires, or

ropes.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Coordinate installation of the TMGB, TGB, TBC and TBB with the Authority Having

Jurisdiction (AHJ).

1. Install TMGB and TGB bus bars as specified on the drawings.

2. Provide and install the TBB from the TMGB to each TGB location in the building.

Conductor sizing of the TBB is based on the table in section 1.05 of this Specification.

3. Provide and install the TBC from the TMGB back to the service equipment (power)

ground.

4. Conduit ends shall have snap in bushing at each end of conduit stubs or sleeves for cable

protection.

5. Raceway for TBB shall not be shared by power or any other electrical wiring that is not

part of the telecommunications grounding and bonding systems.



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6. Install telecommunications bonding backbone wiring away from any surface that may

become hot, including and not limited to, hot water piping and heating ducts.

7. HTAP connectors shall be used when the TBB is passing through a TC and continuing on

to the next, follow manufacture recommendations for installation of a TBC with HTAP

on the TBB. The TBB is not to be terminated on TGB unless it is the terminating end of a

home run conductor from the TMGB.

8. Install TBC and TBB conductors without splices and avoid tight bends.

9. Install Long barrel 2-hole crimp style lugs, sized accordingly, are required for TBB and

TBC connections. Two crimps are required at minimum for each ground lug. 1-hole

crimp style lugs will not be accepted.

10. Clean TMGB/TGB surfaces prior to attaching grounding conductors and apply anti-

oxidants to control corrosion.

B.

3.3 TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE LABELING

A. Provide identifiers, labeling and records as required by EIA/TIA 606-A standard for

telecommunications infrastructure administration.

1. Both ends of telecommunications bonding backbone cable shall be labeled in accordance

with the aforementioned standards.

2. Mechanically print and install per drawing details.

3. Labels shall be single line all capital letters bold font. Select font size that can be read on

the applicable device or cable.

4. Ensure all surfaces are clean prior to placing labeling products. Follow manufacturer’s

recommendation for cleaning

5. Hand written labels are unacceptable.

3.4 TESTING

A. Notify the Owner in advance of performing testing of the Grounding and Bonding system.

1. Perform a primary visual inspection of the entire Grounding and Bonding system to

ensure physical connections are secure and free from corrosion.

2. Perform a secondary two-point continuity test utilizing an earth grounding resistance

tester.

3. Use a ground impedance tester to determine the equipment grounding conductor

impedance. Measurements made with a standard 3-lamp circuit tester are not acceptable.

3.5 CONNECTION TO BUILDING GROUND SOURCE

A. Verify the main bonding and grounding conductor backbone is connected to the building

electrical ground point by a licensed electrician.

3.6 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Provide on-site project supervision for the duration of the project.



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3.7 DAMAGES

A. Replace any materials damaged in any way at no additional cost to the Owner.

B. Damages to other trades materials and/or work performed as a result of this Work shall be

remedied in a timely manner.

3.8 INSPECTION

A. The Consultant will perform a final inspection of the Facility and verify that the work is

complete and in accordance with the specifications.

END OF SECTION 27 05 26

WJHW, Inc. 6 April 2016 Texas Tech University 27.6923.200 Issue for CD Set Sports Performance Complex Lubbock, Texas

STRUCTURED CABLING SYSTEM 27 10 00 - 1 Copyright 2016 WJHW, INC.

SECTION 27 10 00 – STRUCTURED CABLING SYSTEM

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. The intent of this Section is to ensure a successful installation of an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) standards-based Structured Cabling System (SCS) throughout the Texas Tech Sports Performance Complex.

B. The SCS is to be constructed and tested to ANSI/TIA-568-C Standards for Category 5e performance. Certification requirements shall include a minimum 20 year product and performance warranty.

C. The SCS provides the physical media for the Project’s Local Area Network (LAN) and, as such, provides connectivity for:

1. Data and telecommunication devices 2. Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) 3. IP Video Surveillance Cameras 4. Access Control System

D. The drawings and specifications requirements govern where they exceed code and regulation requirements. Where requirements between governing codes and regulations vary, the more restrictive provision applies.

E. Products are to be purchased new for this project.

F. Products that are listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) shall bear the UL label. In the event UL has no published standard for a particular item, then other independent testing standards shall apply and the applicable labeling utilized.

G. Provisioning is required for labor, equipment, products, supplies and plant.

1.2 REFERENCED CODES AND STANDARDS

A. Execute work in accordance with the following list of TIA standards.

1. TIA-526-7 (OFSTP-7), Measurement of Optical Power Loss of Installed Single-Mode Fiber Cable Plant (2003). ANSI/TIA-568-C.1 Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard – (February 2009)

2. TIA-526-14-A (OFSTP-14), Optical Power Loss Measurements of Installed Multimode Fiber Cable Plant (1998 [R2003])

3. ANSI/TIA-568-C.0 Generic Telecommunications Cabling for Customer Premises – (February 2009)

4. ANSI/TIA-568-C.1 Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard – (February 2009)



5. ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Balanced Twisted-Pair Telecommunications Cabling and Components Standards – (August 2009)

6. ANSI/TIA-568-C.3 Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard – (June 2008) 7. TIA-569-B Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and

Spaces - (October 2004) 8. TIA-598-C Optical Fiber Cable Color Coding – (January 2005) 9. TIA-606-B Administration Standard for Commercial Telecommunications Infrastructure

- (May 2002) 10. J-STD-607-A Commercial Building Grounding (Earthing) and Bonding Requirements

For Telecommunications – (2002) 11. TIA/TSB-140 Additional Guidelines for Field-Testing Length, Loss and Polarity of

Optical Fiber Cabling Systems – (February 2004)

B. Execute work in accordance with the following published design guidelines and reference manuals for recommended methods of trade, industry, institutions or governmental organizations.

1. Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI) Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM), 13th Edition, 2014

2. National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)/BICSI 568-2006, Standard for Installing Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling

3. NECA/BICSI 607-2011, Standard for Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding Planning and Installation Methods for Commercial Buildings

4. Texas Tech University Data Communications Cabling Specifications, November 4, 2015

C. Execute work in accordance with the following published codes, standards, and tests.

1. National Electrical Code (NEC), 2011 Handbook 2. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 3. Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) 4. National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association (NEMA) 5. Underwriters Laboratories (UL)

D. Execute work in accordance with the requirements of the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).

E. Related Specifications

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1.3 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Verify dimensions and conditions on the job site applicable to this work. Notify the Architect in writing of discrepancies, conflicts, or omissions promptly upon discovery.

B. The drawings diagrammatically show cabling and arrangements of equipment fitting the space available without interference. If conditions exist which make it impossible to install work as shown, recommend solutions and submit drawings to the Architect for approval showing how the work may be installed.



C. If a conflict develops between the contract documents and the appropriate codes and is reported to the Architect prior to bid opening, the Architect will prepare the necessary clarification. When a conflict is reported after contract award, propose a resolution of the conflict and, upon approval, perform work.

D. During the course of construction, room names and/or room numbers may be changed. For continuity during installation the Contractor shall refer to rooms and spaces by their identities as shown on the T series drawings. This shall apply to all correspondence, RFI’s, proposal requests, and submittal packages pertaining to this Section.

E. Provide temporary or permanent protection of products bearing the UL label that risk exposure to conditions that may compromise any portion of the product.

1.4 DEFINITIONS

A. In addition to those Definitions of Division 1, the following list of terms as used in this Section shall be defined as follows:

1. Owner – Texas Tech University 2. Project – Texas Tech Sports Performance Complex 3. Consultant – The Owner’s Technical Representative for this Section 4. Architect – Gensler 5. End User – Texas Tech University Athletics 6. Furnish – To purchase, procure, acquire, and deliver complete with related accessories. 7. Install – To set in place, join, attach, link, set up or otherwise connect together and test

until complete before turning over to the Owner, all parts, items, or equipment supplied by Contractor.

8. Provide – To furnish and install.

B. Some processes, methods, and procedures, as well as spaces, rooms and structure, may be abbreviated or used interchangeably within the Project Manual. The following list of terms as used in this Section shall be defined as follows:

1. Telecommunications Space (TS) - A common area used for telecommunications cabling terminations and the location of telecommunications equipment.

2. Building Distribution Frame Room (BDF) – Environmentally controlled TS or a TR that is the primary point of interconnection between the campus network and the building’s communications facility.

3. Telecommunications Room (TR) - Environmentally controlled TS, the Structured Cabling System distribution point for an assigned area of the building. This room was formerly known as the IDF room (intermediate distribution frame). The TR is designated for an exclusive purpose of housing communications equipment and related wiring that serves a specific area of the building.

4. Telecommunications Enclosure (TE) – A cabinet, wall or free standing. The Structured Cabling System distribution point for an assigned area of the building. The TE is designated for an exclusive purpose of housing communications equipment and related wiring that serves a specific area of the building.

5. Structured Cabling System (SCS) - A SCS is defined as all required cabling including hardware, termination blocks, cross connect wire or cordage, patch panels, patch cords, telecommunication outlets, work area cords, UTP and fiber optic cable installed and configured to provide data and voice connectivity from each data or voice device to the



network file server or voice network/switch designated as the service point of the local area network.

6. Horizontal Distribution Cabling - The telecommunications cable routed between the TR and a work area outlet. Horizontal distribution cables will be 4-pair Category 5e, unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable.

7. Work Area Outlet (WAO) - The workstation end-point of the drop, or horizontal distribution cable. A schedule is provided on the related drawings to identify the type and quantity of cables terminated at the WAO.

8. Backbone - The Backbone subsystem links the BDF to each TR. It consists of the backbone transmission media (copper and fiber optic cabling) between these locations and the associated connecting hardware terminating this media.

9. WAP - Wireless Access Point

1.5 QUALIFICATIONS

A. The Contractor shall be a factory trained and an authorized Integrator/Installer of the Owner selected SCS manufacture, providing the SCS warranty covering all network cable and connectivity hardware products comprising this installation site.

B. The Contractor shall be experienced in the provision of systems similar in complexity to those required for this project.

C. The Contractor shall submit current certificate of accreditation from the manufacture for installation training and ability to provide the minimum 20 year warranty. The Contractor shall maintain a factory trained and accredited staff covering the duration of the project.

D. The Contractor shall provide the services of a Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD®) for the performance of quality control during pre construction submittals, installation, equipment placement and cable testing.

E. The Contractor must provide proof of certifications (i.e. DCIC) and/or proof of data training received within the last (5) years.

F. The Contractor shall have five plus (10+) years experience with equipment and systems of the specified types.

G. The Contractor must provide at least 5 references with names and contact information of pervious installation of $10,000 or more.

H. The Contractor shall have completed a minimum of three comparable scaled projects within the last two years.

I. The Contractor shall have proven abilities to test and certify telecommunications cabling systems, and to create test records in compliance with the referenced standards of this Section.

J. The Contractor shall maintain a fully staffed and equipped service facility.

K. The Contractor shall demonstrate an adequate staff with commensurate technical experience available.

L. The Contractor shall demonstrate adequate plant and equipment available to complete the work.



1.6 SCOPE SUMMARY

A. Perform operations necessary to complete the installation of the SCS in accordance with this Section utilizing the related drawings.

B. Coordinate exact location and installation of the following:

1. Conduits, wire-ways, cable trays external to the telecommunication spaces, floor boxes, wall boxes, pull boxes, and junction boxes

2. Slots and sleeves 3. Firestopping products 4. AC power circuits for telecommunications equipment 5. AC power circuits within telecommunications spaces 6. Plywood wall linings within telecommunications spaces 7. Lighting requirements within telecommunications spaces 8. MEP systems and equipment terminating within or intersecting telecommunications

spaces 9. Grounding electrode system and equipment grounding system required for

telecommunications spaces 10. WAP device data outlets

C. Deliver Submittals, Shop Drawings and Cable Test Records as specified herein.

D. Obtain permits, licenses, or other municipal requirements and pay any fees required for the execution of this Work.

E. The drawings are an integral part of this Section. Details and schedules are shown on the drawings.

F. Communications cabling shall comply with TIA 568 Standards.

G. Provide backbone cabling consisting of twisted pair copper and fiber optic media as shown on the related drawings.

H. Provide Category 5e, 100 MHz, horizontal link cabling for data applications extending in a star topology from the TR or TE to individual work area outlets or network devices as shown on the related drawings.

I. Provide SCS fiber optic backbone cabling as shown on the related documents. All fiber termination will be fusion spliced, utilizing pigtails with specified factory terminated connectors.

J. Provide faceplates, surface mount boxes, raceway products, copper and fiber optic inserts, blank inserts, patch panels, termination blocks, and copper and fiber optic patch cables.

K. Provide racks to securely house telecommunications equipment and cabling termination panels.

L. Power protection equipment will be Owner furnished and installed. Reserve rack space as shown in drawings for these devices.



M. Provide primary and branch pathway distribution systems for the support and protection of horizontal and backbone cabling.

N. Provide bonding of equipment racks, armored cable sheaths, and cable pathway systems.

O. Execute Work in accordance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.

P. Provide the SCS complete and ready for use by the Owner.

Q. Perform tests of the completed SCS installation to Category 5e performance in accordance with TIA-568-C.2, cited codes, standards, and procedures.

R. Perform installation and testing utilizing trained and certified staff to authorize the system warranty certification. The Contractor shall extend this certification on behalf of the manufacturer.

S. Provide instructions to the Owner’s designated personnel on the system documentation, proper methods of use and maintenance of the system and related components.

1.7 PRE CONSTRUCTION SUBMITTALS

A. The submittal information required by the specification is to be presented complete and as submissions noted below. Cost for the Owner's consultant to review secondary and re-submittals due to the Installer's failure to include all required submittal information, or rejection of incomplete or improperly prepared submittal information will be the responsibility of the Installer. The cost shall be based on the hourly rates of the architect and his consultants as published in their current professional fees schedules and shall also include reimbursable costs for delivery, mailing, and photocopies at direct cost plus ten percent (10%).

B. Project Submittal Requirements are defined in the Project Manual.

C. Provide the pre-construction Submittal Package(s) as described in the Project Manual.

D. The pre-construction submittal is required to verify the Contractor will obtain the specified product, understands the processes and procedures, and understands the requirements to install, test, certify and create test record documentation for the SCS.

E. Any submittals beyond the original submittal and one resubmittal will result in charges to the Contractor (charged for third and any subsequent reviews).

F. Additional review fees will be at the prevailing rate in effect at the time that the additional review(s) is (are) required.

G. Assemble and package the submittal as specified in this Section.

H. Do not submit a copy of the Consultant’s drawings without the requirements as listed in this section. Simple copies of the Consultant’s drawings will not be accepted.

I. Provide the quantity of Submittals (sets) as specified in Division 1, General Requirements, or the minimal requirement as follows:



1. Three (3) sets of three-ring binders containing documents such as installation schedules, valid copies of technician certifications, product lists, product specification sheets, and small-size shop drawings.

2. One set of unbound reproducible drawings and two sets of drawings printed and bound. 3. The submittal reviewer will enter comments on one printed set of the drawings. These

comments will be transferred to the reproducible set of drawings, which will be returned to the Contractor.

4. The reviewer will retain the original mark-up set with their original comments as a record set.

5. The Contractor is responsible for producing copies and distribution of the reviewed drawing.

6. The title page of each binder and the large-drawing cover sheet shall be imprinted with Contractor’s stamp, initialed or signed certifying that the Submittal Package offered is in compliance with the requirements of this Section, and the products are in compliance with this Section or with approved substitutions.

J. Submittal formatting of the Submittal Package will be organized and contain information as defined by the following;

1. Letter-size submittal documents shall be bound in three-ring, D style, binder(s). 2. Binders shall be sized for the required number of pages plus 50% more. The maximum

size of any single binder shall be a three-inch spine. Use multiple volumes when necessary.

3. The binder cover and spine shall bear the project title, submittal date, and a unique submittal number. If the submittal requires more than one binder, each binder will include a volume number, (i.e., Volume 1 of #).

4. Provide an identical electronic version in Adobe PDF format on DVD-R(s).

K. Preamble information shall be inserted in the binder in front of the Chapter dividers and be structured as indicated, containing information as follows;

1. Table of Contents

a. Provide the project title, submittal number, and submittal date as the header. b. Provide each chapter name, and a list of the information in each chapter. Include

references to addenda or change-order numbers if applicable. c. List the entire contents of the binder(s). d. The table of contents for the entire submittal shall be included in the front of each

volume and clearly delimit the contents of each volume.

2. Large Sheet Index

a. Provide a “large sheet” Index of all the large drawing sheets included with the submittal.

3. Test Equipment

a. Provide a technical description of the test equipment that will be utilized for test and certification of the SCS installation to Category 5e performance Standards.

b. Identify the Manufacturer, make and model (i.e., Agilent® WireScope 350™, Fluke® MicroScanner Pro™, etc.).



c. Provide the date of the most recent calibration and company name that performed calibration.

d. Submit an example of a test record document containing test records that have been created with the scheduled test equipment for the Category of cabling to be tested.

L. Provide the information contained in the binder(s) segmented into “Chapters” with a “Tabbed” index sheet for each Chapter. The chapter tabbed dividers shall include the following:

1. Chapter One - Work Schedule

a. Provide a chronological schedule of Work, in bar chart form.

2. Chapter Two - Certificates

a. Provide copies of ‘Certificates’ of certified installation personnel. Certifications dated more than two years prior to the submittal date will not be considered valid. Individual certifications are preferred. Company-wide, blanket certifications satisfy this requirement if the manufacturer’s warranty accepts this type certification.

3. Chapter Three - Products

a. Prepare a complete products list or Bill of Materials that includes all products that will be provided for this installation.

b. Present the products list or Bill of Materials in the order in which the product is specified in Part 2 of this Section.

c. The column headings for the list shall include Section, Article, and Paragraph where the product appears in this Section, the quantity of item, a model or catalog number; and a brief product description.

d. Immediately following the list, insert the manufacturers’ product data sheet (PDS), literature, or catalog cut-sheets, for all product.

e. Arrange the sheets in the same sequence and order of the list of Products. f. The literature shall provide sufficient detail to facilitate proper evaluation of the

product’s suitability for use within the Work. g. Any PDS or literature sheets that provide for product options, or sheets that also

include items not intended for this work, shall be clearly marked with an arrow or other appropriate symbol to indicate the model and/or option being submitted for the work.

4. Chapter Four – Labels, Markings, Samples

a. Submit examples of the proposed labels, tags and markers for all cables, patch panels, termination blocks, bus bars, fire sleeves, enclosures, racks, outlet faceplates and other components as necessary.

b. Submit representative nomenclature for equipment and cable labeling, with labeling as defined in the University’s Data Communications Specifications. Include font sizes and styles, an explanation of the rationale for the nomenclature, and a Key, which defines the descriptors and designators of the labeling system.

c. The label nomenclature shall correspond to the owner’s directed signage and way finding program.

d. All labels to be permanent and non-destructible.



5. Chapter Five – Shop Drawings

a. Provide a list of all submitted drawings, including a listing of separate, large-size drawings.

b. Large-sheet drawings;

1) Submit two (2) printed copies of each drawing rendered in AutoCAD™ or an AutoCAD™-compatible application.

2) Execute drawings at an appropriate scale but no less than 1/8”=1’-0”. 3) Create drawings using industry-standard graphics and a monochromatic

scheme with varied line types and weight so the attributes of the various elements of the image are readily discernable when printed in black and white.

4) Provide enlarged floor plans and elevations of all equipment rooms with equipment and ladder runway(s) placement in the rooms, shown to scale.

5) The Shop Drawings will be the source document for the As-Built drawings that the Contractor is required to provide at the close of the project.

c. Provide floor plan sheets that depict;

1) Individual Service Areas of the facility. 2) TR location. 3) Work area faceplate/outlet locations. 4) Raceway locations. 5) Media pathways with primary cable routes and room drop-off points. 6) The type and quantity of cabling media in each segment of pathway. 7) The span distance between cable supports. 8) Horizontal cable link length based on above routing.

d. Provide riser diagram of all backbone media including type, quantity and routing of any inter- or intra-building backbone media.

e. Depict any special installation details or unique means and methods necessary to successfully complete the cabling infrastructure installation.

f. Provide additional detail drawings, appropriately scaled, and depicting the following:

1) Dimensioned plan-view drawings of individual Telecommunications Spaces depicting rack types, locations, and dimensions; rack elevations depicting equipment-mounting space in racks; rack-attached wire managers; routing and storage of horizontal distribution media ‘slack’; patch cord dress-out; and rack identifiers.

2) Dimensioned rack elevations depicting equipment-mounting space in racks, rack-attached wire managers, routing and storage of horizontal distribution media ‘slack’, patch cord dress-out, and rack identifiers.

3) Patch panel layouts, designations, and labeling strips. 4) Wall elevations of all Equipment Rooms defining locations of all equipment

mounted thereon.

g. Provide a schedule of media describing;

1) The type of media, horizontal, backbone fiber, etc. 2) The source and destination of the media (i.e. TR to Workstation outlet, etc.) 3) The pathways of the media (i.e., what is in conduit, in cable tray or j-hooks).



4) Cable numbers for the media.

1.8 CLOSE-OUT SUBMITTALS

A. Demonstrate the SCS warranty registration process has been performed in accordance with the manufacturer’s program requirements and prior to substantial completion.

B. After substantial completion of the installation, revise all drawings to reflect the actual names and numbers assigned to the spaces. Use the actual names and numbers on all cable certification reports, as-built drawings, and administration documents.

C. Submit Close-out documentation in accordance with Division 1 of the Project Manual and any applicable supplements. The number of submittal sets required is the greater of either the requirements of Division 1 of the Project Manual, or a minimum of four (4) sets.

D. Segregate documents into separate binders containing data relevant to operational, maintenance and warranty issues.

E. Appropriately duplicate data within the other separate bindings when it will reasonably clarify procedures, i.e.: operational data in maintenance binder.

F. Document binders shall contain the following information:

1. Test Report Binder(s)

a. Results of copper and fiber-optic tests specified in Part 3 of this Section.

1) The test records are to be a printout of individual copper media and fiber optical media test results for each fiber-optic cable strand.

2) The test record shall include information regarding the building, closet, patch panel and “port” number of the patch panel; the test device type and ID, the name of the test technician performing the test, and the date and time that the test was conducted.

b. The test records are to be in ascending sequential order by building, closet and patch panel.

c. Provide an electronic file containing all individual test records and the software required to display and print the test records using a typical personal computer (PC).

2. Products List Binder(s)

a. Provide a final, complete list of products and product data sheets (PDS) in hardcopy and electronic Adobe PDF file format that have been incorporated within the Work, arranged in the same order as specified in the pre-construction submittal.

3. Record Drawings Binder(s)

a. Provide drawings showing final “owner” room numbering only. Coordinate with the architect prior to submission.

b. Provide “as-built” drawings of the completed cabling installation.



1) The as-built drawings shall indicate: a) The actual locations of the work area faceplate/outlets b) Pathways and pathway fill c) Media identification information at each faceplate/outlet d) The identity information for each Equipment Room e) Revised equipment rack layout detail drawings f) All field changes, corrections, modifications, and updates to the shop

drawings 2) One (1) color/laminated half-size floor plan drawing attached to the wall of the

BDF and each TR to include the aforementioned information. Only the drop locations served from the BDF are to be included on the color/laminated drawing in the BDF. The same rule applies to each TR.

4. Warranty and Maintenance Binder(s)

a. Provide a statement explaining the terms and conditions of the Extended Product Warranty and the Application Assurance Warranty to include but not limited to the warranty commencement date, length of warranty, and the requirements for moves, adds and changes during the warranty coverage period. Provide warranty certificates issued by manufacturer.

b. Provide a list of contact names, telephone numbers, and hours of operation for normal warranty service.

c. Provide a contact name/number for 365/7/24 emergency warranty service with an explanation of limiting conditions if applicable.

d. Include maintenance phone number(s) and hours, maintenance schedule, description of products recommended or provided for maintenance purposes, and instructions for the proper use of these products.

1.9 DESCRIPTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

A. The following is intended to further describe the Work and clarify design intent and is not an exhaustive description of the SCS.

B. Standards referenced herein are subject to revision. The latest standard with revision at time of contract is a requirement for this work.

C. Cabinets, Racks, Frames and Enclosures

1. Provide equipment racks and enclosures in the size, quantity, and orientation required for the Project.

2. Coordinate dimensions of equipment racks and enclosures with the installed equipment. 3. Install free-standing equipment racks so that the minimum clearances are maintained to

the front, rear and sides. Minimum clearances are defined as 3 feet to the front and rear of free-standing equipment and to one side of the equipment rack. Clearance is measured from the wall or from the surface of permanently installed wall mount equipment to the leading vertical surface of the rack, cable manager or installed equipment.

4. Provide a minimum of ½ inch hardware for anchoring floor-mounted equipment. 5. Install wall mount equipment rack/cabinets so that the minimum clearances are

maintained to the front and sides. Minimum clearances are defined as 3 feet to the front and 6” to each side. Clearance is measured from the wall or from the surface of permanently installed wall mount equipment to the leading vertical surface of the rack.



6. Coordinate the installation of power circuits and conduit to prevent obstruction of equipment mounting rails.

7. Provide seismic bracing approved by a registered professional engineer for equipment racks.

8. Provide a minimum #6 AWG equipment bonding conductor to each rack.

D. Plywood Wall Lining

1. Provide A/C grade void free plywood as shown on the drawings. Install plywood with the “A” grade exposed.

2. Plywood shall be ¾ inch thick and installed 0’-06” A.F.F. to a height of 8’-06” A.F.F. 3. Plywood shall be fire-rated and painted on all surfaces with a minimum of two coats of

fire retardant paint (Benjamin Moore 220 Latex Fire Retardant coating M59). 4. Mask off to allow the fire-rating mark to be exposed on each sheet of plywood. 5. Plywood and paint shall be coordinated with the AHJ to meet applicable codes.

E. Termination Blocks and Patch Panels

1. Provide 24 port CAT5e panels for intra-building copper backbone cabling as shown on drawings. Terminate (1) pair, T/R, on each port (24 pairs temrinated)

2. Provide patch panels as specified for fiber optic cabling. Fiber optic patch panels shall house individual modular panels equipped with the specified fiber adapters. Fiber patch panels shall allow front and rear user access, provide multiple cable anchoring and entry points, provide patch cable management with bend radius protection, and accept labeling as specified with the front cover in the open and closed position.

3. Provide patch panels as specified for CAT 5E cabling. CAT 5E patch panels will house individual modular connectors for each cable. Patch panels will be equipped with strain relief bars and accept labeling as specified.

4. Provide 3 feet of clear working space in front of termination patch panels and termination blocks.

F. Cable Management and Cable Runway

1. Provide 19” equipment rack vertical cable management panels at both ends of racks installed in a row and between racks installed in a row as shown on the drawing and specified.

2. Provide horizontal sections of cable runway within the BDF and TRs to accommodate horizontal cabling, backbone cabling, and bonding conductors for telecommunications.

3. Size cable runway based on a 40% calculated fill capacity utilizing the specified cable retaining posts.

4. Provide vertical sections of cable runway to support vertical cabling spans greater than 4 feet.

5. Provide vertical sections of cable runway to support specified and future cabling entering/exiting existing quantities of service entrance conduits stubbed into a TS.

6. Provide horizontal sections of cable runway installed 0’- 6” above the top of the racks. 7. Provide specified cable radius protection at each location within the BDF and TRs where

cabling transitions from horizontal to vertical routing. 8. Provide specified support brackets at end points of straight horizontal sections of cable

runway intersecting with structural walls.



9. Provide specified wall and trapeze support brackets along horizontal sections of cable runway positioned at maximum 5ft intervals.

10. Provide specified splice equipment, mounting brackets, bonding jumpers, end caps and related hardware required to complete the cable runway system. Size hardware so that bolts have no less than 1 and no more than 4 threads exposed when securely fastened.

11. Provide seismic bracing approved by a registered professional engineer for cable runway systems within BDF and TRs.

12. Utilize manufacturer recommended touch-up paint as necessary to repair factory painted surfaces.

G. Backbone Cabling

1. Intra-building Backbone Cabling

a. Provide multi-pair, CAT 3 UTP, CMP, intra-building copper backbone cabling as specified and shown on the drawings. Intra-building copper backbone cabling shall terminate on 110-type connecting blocks at the MDF and on 24-port patch panels at the Telecom enclosures, 1-pair per patch panel port.

b. Provide Multi-mode (OM4) intra-building fiber optic backbone cable from the BDF

to each TR and Truck Headend Room and specified Broadcast connection panels as specified on the drawings.

c. Provide single-mode (OS2) inter-building fiber optic backbone cable from the BDF to the campus’s main equipment room.

d. Provide the specified rack mount fiber optic patch panels in the Campus main equipment room, BDF/TR and TEs.

2. Inter-building Backbone Cabling

a. Provide single-mode (OS2) inter-building fiber optic backbone cable as shown in the drawings from the BDF to the campus’s main equipment room.

H. Horizontal Cabling

1. Provide 24 AWG, 4-pair, UTP, CMP, Category 5e horizontal cabling as specified and shown on the drawings.

2. Provide 24 AWG, 4-pair, UTP, Dry Water Block, Category 5e, cabling for cable runs that may come in contact with moisture, i.e. cable pathways in underground conduits or in slabs that are on grade.

3. Provide faceplates and connectors configured as specified and shown on the drawings.

a. Black in color connectors. b. All unused ports will be filled with blank inserts.

4. Data floor outlet, provide all bezels and adapters required to properly mount connector in floor outlet devices, coordinating with Division 16.

I. Patch Cords/Cables

1. Provide Category 5e copper patch cables and fiber optic patch cables in the sizes and quantities specified.



2. Provide fiber optic patch cords with the specified termination.

J. Pathway Systems

1. Provide primary and branch pathway distribution products and related support hardware as specified and shown on the drawings. Size products based on a 40% fill ratio and calculate support loads imposed with a safety factor of at least five.

2. Provide mechanical and non-mechanical firestopping systems as specified.

K. Labeling

1. Provide labeling schema meeting Texas Tech University Data Communications Cabling Specifications.

2. Provide lamacoid labels for specified equipment. 3. Provide machine generated labels for each system associated with the SCS to include but

not limited to the following:

a. Conduit pathways including -

1) Junction boxes 2) Pull boxes 3) Conduit

b. Cable tray c. Grounding busbars

4. Provide machine generated labels for each component associated with the SCS to include but not limited to the following:

a. 110-type connector blocks (utilize label holders) b. Faceplates c. Floor receptacle covers d. Wireless access points e. Equipment racks and enclosures

5. Provide machine generated labels for each cable associated with the SCS to include but not limited to the following:

a. Copper backbone cables b. Fiber optic backbone cables c. Fiber optic cabling conduit to be labeled on each side of a firewall penetration and at

every 50 feet d. Horizontal premise cables e. Grounding and bonding cables

6. Provide machine generated placards as specified for the BDF and TRs.

L. Testing and Certification



1. Perform testing and certification of the SCS in accordance with the referenced standards for testing and the manufacturer’s written requirements under the certification program requirements.

M. Wireless access point devices are Owner furnished and contractor installed.

1.10 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Ship product in its original container, to prevent damage or entrance of foreign matter.

B. Provision for handling and shipping in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendation.

C. Provide protective covering during construction, to prevent damage or entrance of foreign matter.

D. Provide warning placards, warning tape or protective barrier systems for temporary protection of products or personnel during installation processes to include but not limited to the following:

1. Cabling subject to foot or vehicle traffic laid on the floor/ground as a service loop. 2. Exothermic welding of telecommunications bonding conductors. 3. Open trench work during cabling installation.

E. Provide a minimum temperature schedule for cold climate installations of the SCS. Do not install cabling or equipment in climate conditions less than the manufacturers recommended minimum temperature.

F. Replace at no expense to Owner, product damaged during storage, handling or the course of construction.

1.11 WARRANTY

A. Provide a SCS Extended Product Warranty and Application Assurance Warranty as follows:

1. Extended Product Warranty

a. Provide replacement or repair coverage to include applicable labor for products that are found to be non-compliant with the intended function of the SCS.

b. Provide the aforementioned warranty from the date of issuance of the registration certificate or installation, whichever is earlier.

2. Application Assurance Warranty

a. Provide replacement or repair coverage to include applicable labor for products that are found to be non-compliant with the intended performance of the SCS.

b. Provide the aforementioned warranty from the date of issuance of the registration certificate or installation, whichever is earlier.

B. Provide a two year warranty for work other than the Extended Product and Application Assurance warranties.



C. Within the two year warranty period, answer service calls within four hours and correct the deficiency within twenty-four hours.

PART 2 PRODUCT

1.1 GENERAL

A. Related Divisions and articles remain applicable to the products specified herein. Any repetition of related specification is for emphasis only.

B. Products shall be new, free from defects and listed by UL when an applicable UL Standard exists. Provide product of a given type from one manufacturer.

C. Regardless of the length or completeness of the descriptive paragraph herein, provide product complying with the specified manufacturers published specifications.

D. Product not specifically identified within this document but which is required for the successful implementation of the intended system(s), shall be of the same class and quality as the specified product and equipment.

E. Cable and wiring devices provided shall be listed and labeled by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. for the intended use under the latest appropriate testing standard.

F. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide product as specified.

1.2 CABINETS, RACKS AND ENCLOSURES

A. 2-post Equipment Rack (TR)

1. 7’ H x 19” W 2. Aluminum construction 3. UL listed 4. 1,000 pound load rating 5. Clear in color 6. RMU markings 7. #12-24 tapped mounting rails 8. Acceptable product

a. Chatsworth Products 55053-503

B. Telecom Enclosure (TE), Type 1

1. 3’ H x 19” W x 24” D, 18U 2. Steel construction 3. UL listed 4. 200 pound load rating 5. Black in color 6. RMU markings 7. Provide with Fan Kit, 115 VAC, 100 CFM



8. #12-24 tapped mounting rails 9. Acceptable product


C. Telecom Enclosure (TE), Type 2

1. 2’ H x 19” W x 24” D, 12U 2. Steel construction 3. UL listed 4. 200 pound load rating 5. Black in color 6. RMU markings 7. Provide with Fan Kit, 115 VAC, 100 CFM 8. #12-24 tapped mounting rails 9. Acceptable product


D. Plywood Backboard (Plywood)

1. 4’ W x 8’ H x ¾” D 2. Fire-rated 3. A/C grade, void-free 4. Paint all sides with Benjamin Moore 220 Latex Fire Retardant coating M59 5. Acceptable product

a. (As approved by the AHJ)

1.3 TERMINATION BLOCKS AND PATCH PANELS

A. Fiber Optic 1U Rack-mount Shelf

1. 19” rack mount 2. 1 RU 3. Accepts min. 3 adapters panels 4. Acceptable product

a. Corning CCH-01U

B. Fiber Optic 4U Rack-mount Shelf

1. 19” rack mount 2. 4 RU 3. Accepts min. 12 adapters panels 4. Acceptable product

a. Corning CCH-04U

C. Fiber Adapter Panel, Single-mode



1. ST connector adapter panel, 12 F, Single-mode 2. Acceptable product

a. Corning CCH-CP12-19T

D. Fiber Adapter Panel, OM4

1. ST connector adapter panel, 12 F, multi-mode, OM4 2. Acceptable product

a. Corning CCH-CP12-H3

E. 24-port Patch Panel, CAT5e

1. TIA 19” rack mount, 1U 2. Gray in color 3. Equipped with cable strain relief bar 4. Acceptable product

a. CommScope Systimax 360-E-MOD-1U-24

F. 24-port Patch Panel, Multi-media

1. TIA 19” rack mount, 1U 2. Black in color 3. Acceptable product

a. CommScope HFTP-HD6B-1U-24

1.4 CABLE MANAGEMENT AND CABLE RUNWAY

A. Vertical Cable Manager 7” W x 80” H – Front and Rear

1. Clear in color 2. Aluminum construction 3. With Mounting hardware 4. Acceptable product


B. Horizontal Cable Manager - Front

1. Single-sided 2. 1U 3. Black in color 4. Acceptable product

a. Chatsworth Product 13070-719

C. 12” Wide Cable Runway



1. UL Classified 2. Black in color 3. 1-1/2” x 3/8” tubular steel side rail (stringer) 4. ½” x 1” tubular steel cross member 5. 9” cross member spacing 6. Acceptable product


D. 12” Wide Cable Runway, Movable Cross Member

1. Required for mounting cross member radius drops 2. Black in color 3. Acceptable product


E. 12” Wide Cable Runway, Radius Drop - Cross Member

1. Black in color 2. Acceptable product


F. 12” Wide Cable Runway, Radius Drop - Stringer



G. 12” Wide Cable Runway, Cable Retaining Post

1. Black in color 2. 8” height 3. Acceptable product


H. 12” Wide Cable Runway, End Closing Kit

1. UL Classified 2. Acceptable product


I. 12” Wide Cable Runway, Butt-Splice Kit





J. 12” Wide Cable Runway, Junction-Splice Kit


a. Chatsworth 10616-701

K. 12” Wide Cable Runway, Triangular Support Bracket

1. 100 pound load rating 2. Black in color 3. Acceptable product


L. 12” Wide Cable Runway, Wall Angle Support Bracket



M. 12” Wide Cable Runway, Vertical Wall Bracket



N. 12” Wide Cable Runway, Protective End Caps



O. 12” Wide Cable Runway , Touch-Up Paint



P. Cable Management Spool

1. White in color 2. With screw 3. Wall mount 4. Acceptable product



a. CommScope

1.5 BACKBONE CABLING

A. 25-pair UTP Copper Backbone Cable

1. ANSI/TIA Category 3 compliant 2. Gray in color 3. UL Listed CMP 4. 24 AWG solid annealed bare copper 5. Acceptable product

a. Commscope 107765992

B. Intra-building 12 Strand Multi-mode Fiber Optic Backbone Cable

1. Tight-Buffered Cable, Riser, 12 F, 50 µm multimode (OM4)12 Strand 2. UL Listed, OFNR, Riser rated 3. Acceptable product

a. Corning MIC 012T81-33190-24

C. Inter-building 12 Strand Single-mode Fiber Optic Backbone Cable, OSP

1. Single-mode, Loose Tube, Gel-Free Cable, 12 F, Single-mode (OS2),OSP 2. Black in color 3. 12 Strand 4. Loose tube 5. Acceptable product

a. Corning Altos 012EU4-T4101D20

D. Single-mode Fiber Optic Pigtail to ST Connector

1. 1 meter in length for 100% of total quantity of installed fiber optic backbone strands 2. Single-mode fiber optic cable 3. Pigtail to ST connector 4. Acceptable product

a. Corning 006101R4Z31001M

E. Multi-mode Fiber Optic Pigtail to ST Connector

1. 1 meter in length for 100% of total quantity of installed fiber optic backbone strands 2. Multi-mode OM4, laser-optimized, 50µm multimode fiber 3. Pigtail to ST duplex 4. Acceptable product

a. Corning 005001Q4Z80001M

F. Buffer Tube Fan-out Kit



1. Buffer Tube Fan-Out Kit, indoor, 12 F, 36-in legs 2. Acceptable product

a. Corning FAN-BT36-12

G. Fiber Splice Tray Kits, 24 Strand

1. 12 strand 2. Compatible with the specified fiber shelf 3. Includes heat shrink splice sleeves 4. Acceptable product

a. Corning CCH-CS

1.6 HORIZONTAL CABLING

A. Copper Horizontal Cable - Category 5e

1. Four unshielded twisted pair 24 AWG solid annealed bare copper conductors 2. No less than ANSI/TIA Category 5e performance 3. Support no less than IEEE 802.3af and IEEE 802.3at PoE 4. White in color 5. Plenum rated 6. Acceptable product

a. Belden 1701A

1.7 Copper Horizontal Cable, Below Grade in Conduit

1. Four unshielded twisted pair 24 AWG solid annealed bare copper conductors

2. No less than ANSI/TIA Category 5e performance

3. Support no less than IEEE 802.3af and IEEE 802.3at PoE

4. Dry Water Block


a. Belden 7934A

1.8 FACEPLATES AND CONNECTORS

A. Wall Phone Faceplate (FP-1)

1. Single gang, stainless steel, recessed 2. Accepts one Category 5e UTP jack 3. Equipped with mounting studs 4. Acceptable product

a. CommScope 760100891

B. 2-Position Faceplate (FP-2)

1. Single gang, stainless steel



2. Accepts up to two Category 5e UTP jacks 3. Supports TIA-606-A labeling requirements 4. Acceptable product

a. CommScope M12SP-L

C. 4-Position Faceplate (FP-4)

1. Single gang, stainless steel 2. Accepts up to four Category 5e UTP jacks 3. Supports TIA-606-A labeling requirements 4. Acceptable product

a. CommScope M14SP

D. Surface Mount Connecting Hardware

1. Accepts up to two Category 5e UTP jacks 2. Ivory in color 3. Supports TIA/EIA-606-A labeling requirements 4. Acceptable product

a. CommScope M102ASMB-246

E. 106 Duplex Insert Mounting Module

1. Accepts up to two Category 5e UTP jacks 2. 4 port 3. Color, match project’s standard for electrical outlet color 4. Acceptable product

a. CommScope M106FR2-xxx

F. RJ45 UTP CAT 5e Connector

1. ANSI/TIA Category 5e compliant 2. 8-position, 8-wire RJ45 receptacle 3. Accepts 568A/B wiring 4. Black in color 5. Compatible with specified workstation faceplates 6. Acceptable product

a. CommScope MPS100E-003

G. Fiber Optic Coupling/Adapter with Mounting Module

1. Simplex ST fiber optic connector 2. Compatible with specified workstation faceplates 3. Zirconia alignment sleeve 4. Blue in color 5. Compatible with specified workstation faceplates and patch panels



a. Commscope M81SC-B

H. Blank Module

1. 106 module color to match project’s standard for electrical outlet color

2. Gray in color for use with stainless steel faceplates and surface mount connecting hardware

3. Compatible with specified workstation faceplates 4. Acceptable product

a. CommScope M20AP-270270

1.9 PATCH CORDS/CABLES

A. BDF/TR/WKS Copper Patch Cords

1. University Telecom Services to provide required lengths of patch cords. 2. Delivery patch cables to University Telecom Services where they will be checked for

proper length 3. Category 5e, 24 AWG stranded UTP 4. Blue in color 5. Acceptable product

a. Belden C501060xx (xx=length – 04=4’, 07=7’, 10=10’, 15=15’)

B. Copper Test Cords, CAT 5e

1. 15 feet in length 2. Fiber Optic Patch Cords, Multi Category 5e, 24 AWG stranded UTP 3. Yellow in color 4. Provide two test cords for each group of 100 horizontal cables installed. (ex. 320

installed cables will require eight test cords.) 5. Discard test cords after 100 cables tested 6. Acceptable product

a. Belden C50104015

C. Single-mode (OS2) ST-ST Duplex Patch Cords


proper length



3. Single-mode fiber optic cable 4. ST to ST duplex connector 5. Acceptable product

a. Corning 616101R3Z310xxM (xx – length in one meter increments)

D. Single-mode (OM4) ST-ST Duplex Patch Cords


proper length 3. Multi-mode (OM4) fiber optic cable 4. ST to ST duplex connector 5. Acceptable product

a. Corning 055002Q5Z200xxM (xx – length in one meter increments)

1.10 PATHWAYS

A. Pathway Distribution

1. Open-top support (J-hook) 2. TIA-569-B compliant 3. Sized accordingly based on 40% fill 4. Compatible with Category 5e cabling 5. Galvanized finish 6. Acceptable product

a. B-Line BCH series b. Caddy CAT series

B. Non-mechanical firestop systems

1. UL classified 2. Fire Stop, Intumescent Pillow

a. Acceptable product

1) STI SSB series 2) Hilti CP 651

3. Fire Stop, Intumescent Non-hardening Putty

a. Acceptable product

1) STI SSP series 2) Hilti CP 618



PART 3 - EXECUTION

1.1 GENERAL

A. Coordinate the Work specified herein with other project work so as to facilitate a cohesive final product.

1.2 BDF/TR ROOMS

A. Mount equipment plumb and level. Permanently installed equipment shall be firmly and safely held in place. Equipment supports shall support loads imposed with a safety factor of at least five.

B. Provide seismic bracing for free-standing racks and for overhead cable runway sections, designed and sealed by a registered professional engineer licensed to practice in the state of Texas.

C. Provide equipment associated with the SCS in accordance with industry best practices and methods and means approved by the AHJ.

D. Provide specified plywood wall linings as shown on the drawings and secured with flush hardware to wall framework. Provide two overlapping layers of the specified plywood when covering masonry walls.

E. Install the specified plywood with the fire rating stamp visible. Cover at minimum one manufacturer fire rating stamp prior before painting to protect stamp.

F. Plywood shall be fire-rated and painted on all surfaces with a minimum of two coats of fire retardant paint. Paint shall be light in color to enhance lighting.

G. Plywood and paint shall be coordinated with the AHJ to meet applicable codes.

H. Racks and vertical cable organizers are required within TRs to accommodate wire management and cross-connect equipment.

I. Equipment racks are required to accommodate the horizontal distribution media patch panels.

J. The equipment rack(s) shall be anchored to the floor and grounded to the TMGB/TGB ground bar. Utilize ½” hardware for rack anchoring.

K. Mount to each side of each rack, one vertical cable organizer as specified.

L. Mount horizontal cable managers in each rack as specified, above and below each 24 port CAT 5e patch panel.

M. Mount Fiber Optic patch panel top of rack, leaving (1) RU above and below patch panel.

N. Provide cable runway as required to maintain cable fill ratios specified in referenced Standards, to provide routing and support of cables entering into and within the rooms and properly support cable distribution.



O. The cable runway shall be:

1. Supported above the top of the equipment racks. Provide all necessary hardware to attach the cable runway to the top of the equipment rack and anchor to the walls.

2. Routed over floor-mounted racks from wall to wall unless otherwise noted. 3. Cable runway will be mounted at a height of 7’-6” or 6” above equipment cabinets/racks. 4. Bonded at intersecting sections and to the TMGB/TGB at one end. 5. Field cuts shall be filed smooth, dressed square, and painted to match. 6. Utilize manufacturer’s recommended cable tray splicing, support, and coupling hardware,

installed by following the manufacturer’s installation directions. 7. Reference the drawings for additional details of the BDF and TRs. 8. At the top of each rack provide a junction plate, elevation kit and a radius drop

(waterfall).

P. Vertical supports shall be attached to the building support structure or concrete wall or ceiling with anchors load rated for 100 lbf minimum. Down rods shall be a minimum of 3/8” diameter.

Q. Coordinate and verify final connection of related electrical power, TMGB/TGB grounding bus bar, and ground conductors.

R. Provide ground system compliant with the authorities having jurisdiction.

S. Remove any finish and make-bare any metallic surface at the point where bonding conductors are connected to and or terminated on equipment frames, racks or devices. Use joint compounds at bonding conductor connection points.

1.3 CABLE PATHWAYS

A. Maintain conduit bend radius listed on the drawings.

B. Provide pathway systems no less than six inches from fluorescent lighting, one foot from conduit or cables used for electrical power distribution, and four feet from large motors or electrical transformers.

C. Conduit fill shall not exceed 40% of cross sectional area at any location. This fill percentage shall factor in space considerations for future cabling requirements.

D. Provide a dedicated conduit from outlet back boxes extending to an accessible ceiling. Daisy chaining of outlets is not allowed.

E. Each outlet shall consist of an outlet box and plate listed on the legend provided on the drawings. Conduits shall be equipped at stub-ups, pull boxes, junction boxes and back boxes with insulated connectors or nylon/plastic bushings and a 200lb test pull line.

F. Coordinate with Architectural and Electrical drawings for locations of telecommunication outlets, junction boxes, conduits and floor boxes within the project.

G. Outlet locations on the drawings have been designated to be routed to specific TS’s. Failure to route cables to the correct designated closet or enclosure may result in exceeding the maximum allowable distance limitations.



H. Conduit/raceway/tray/wire management not shown on these drawings, but required for a complete system or by code is to be included in this scope of work. SCS cabling exposed to public view shall be in conduit to cable tray or accessible ceiling.

I. All exterior junction boxes, conduit/raceway, terminations, etc. at and those within enclosures where enclosures are exposed to outdoor conditions are to meet NEMA ratings for outdoor electrical applications. Maintain an 8 inch minimum clearance between the bottom of the cable pathway structure and the top of the ceiling.

J. Maintain a minimum of 12 inched of vertical clearance and a minimum of 18 inches horizontal clearance on at least one sides of the cable pathway.

K. Install horizontal pathways in such a manner that the minimum bend radius of the horizontal cables is kept within the manufacturer’s specifications, both during and after installation.

L. Cable tray and conduit fill shall not exceed 40% of cross sectional area at any location. This fill percentage shall factor in space considerations for future cabling requirements.

M. Provide firestop products for cable pathway penetrations through floors or rated walls in accordance with TIA 569 and authorities having jurisdiction.

N. Support wires for the ceiling grid or light fixtures are not to be utilized for support of any portion of the SCS.

O. Cable support devices shall not interfere with inserting or removing ceiling tiles.

P. Cover edges of cable and wire pass-through holes in chassis, housings, boxes, etc., with insulated grommets.

Q. Conduit ends shall have snap in bushing at each end of all conduit stubs or sleeves for cable protection.

1.4 AC POWER AND GROUNDING

A. Coordinate and verify that final connection of the Equipment Grounding System for the building has been tested and accepted for use prior to connecting any portion of the Telecommunications Bonding Infrastructure to the Equipment Grounding System.

B. Provide a Telecommunications Bonding Infrastructure compliant with the authorities having jurisdiction.

C. Strip insulated ground wire in accordance with manufacturer installation instructions to ensure exposed conductors are not too long, too short or are not nicked or cut.

D. Clean ground wire conductors in accordance with manufacturer installation instruction prior to installing irreversible compression connectors.

E. Provide compression connectors utilizing the tool and die recommended by the compression connector manufacturer.



F. Ensure the die index number is embossed on the connector barrel and the die index number is visible when the connector is installed.

G. Remove any finish and make-bare any metallic surface at the point where ground wires are connected to and or terminated on equipment frames, racks, cable runway or cable tray.

H. Provide joint compound for copper-to-copper and copper-to-steel connections in accordance with manufacturer installation instructions.

1.5 INTER-BUILING BACKBONE CABLING (OSP)

A. Install cable so that the pulling tension applied to the cable does not exceed the manufacturer’s guidelines.

B. The cable shall not be crushed, deformed, skinned, crimped, twisted, or formed into tight radius bends (no less than six times the diameter of the cable) that could compromise the integrity of the cabling.

C. Avoid cable stress due to cable twist during pulling or installation, tension in suspended cable runs and tightly cinched cable ties.

D. OSP Copper backbone cabling will be terminated in a Building Entrance Terminal (BET) within the 50’ of entry into the building, transitioning to indoor cable as specified, extending the indoor cabling to rack mounted patch panels or termination field as shown on the drawings.

E. Provide required number of BET protect modules, equal to the number of pairs terminated at each BET, plus 5 spares.

F. Fiber optic cables will be reel tested before installation; verifying and documenting all fibers meet manufacture cable’s performance.

G. Fiber optic OSP cable to have a minimum of 50’ service loop at each end of the cable for future re-terminations. Each pull box within the pathway larger enough to accommodate bend radius shall have a minimum of a 20’ service loop.

1.6 INTRA-BUILING BACKBONE CABLING

A. Install cable so that the pulling tension applied to the cable does not exceed the manufacturer’s guidelines.

B. The cable shall not be crushed, deformed, skinned, crimped, twisted, or formed into tight radius bends (no less than six times the diameter of the cable) that could compromise the integrity of the cabling.

C. Provide cable support for cabling installed in vertical pathways. Pathway support shall be in accordance with the manufacturer recommendations.

D. Avoid cable stress due to cable twist during pulling or installation, tension in suspended cable runs and tightly cinched cable ties.



E. Communications cable shall not be fastened to or supported by electrical conduits, mechanical ductwork/piping, sprinkler pipes, or routed to obstruct access to doors, utility access panels, or service work areas.

F. Take precaution to prevent and guard against electromagnetic and electrostatic interference and hum. Do not route cables through ventilation shafts, nor parallel with line-voltage electrical conductors.

G. Communication cables shall not be run loose or lay upon ceiling grid or ceiling tiles.

H. Provide cable rated for environmental air type plenum where required.

I. Isolate cables and wires of different signals or different levels; and separate, organize, and route to restrict channel crosstalk or feedback oscillation.

J. Provide a minimum of a 50 foot service loop at each of the termination. Stage service loop at the top of deck in the TR or ion the cable runway. For TEs coordinate placement and size of JB along the conduit pathway at the TE to house the service loop.

1.7 HORIZONTAL CABLING

A. Horizontal cable run-length shall be no greater than 295 feet from the outlet to the TS. The length of jumper cables or patch cords in the TS shall not exceed 15 feet.

B. Install cable so that the pulling tension applied to the cable does not exceed 25 lbf or the manufacturer’s guidelines whichever is lesser.

C. Install cable so that a radius bend of no less than six times the cables outside diameter is maintained.

D. Provide proper cabling, connections, and terminations for Category 5e cabling installation, in compliance with manufacturer installation procedures.

E. Provide station cabling extending from the TS to the designated data and telephone outlets in a star topology.

F. The cable shall not be crushed, deformed, skinned, crimped, twisted, or formed into tight radius bends (no less than six times the diameter of the cable) that could compromise the integrity of the cabling.

G. Avoid cable stress due to cable twist during pulling or installation, tension in suspended cable runs and tightly cinched cable ties.

H. Communications cable shall not be fastened to or supported by electrical conduits, mechanical ductwork/piping, sprinkler pipes, or routed to obstruct access to doors, utility access panels, or service work areas.

I. Cabling within plenum areas must be bundled with Velcro cable ties every 6 feet and supported by cable tray or from J-hooks support from building structure.



J. Take precaution to prevent and guard against electromagnetic and electrostatic interference and hum. Do not route cables through ventilation shafts, nor parallel with line-voltage electrical conductors.

K. Communication cables shall not be run loose or lay upon ceiling grid or ceiling tiles.

L. Provide cable rated for environmental air type plenum where required.

M. Isolate cables and wires of different signals or different levels; and separate, organize, and route to restrict channel crosstalk or feedback oscillation.

N. Install Category 5e cable compliant with TIA-568-C with T568B pin-out termination.

O. Strip wire jackets only as much as is required to terminate individual pairs.

P. Pair twists are to be maintained as close as possible to the point of termination to lessen near end crosstalk (NEXT).

Q. Untwisting of pairs is not to exceed ¼ inch for Category 5e UTP cable.

R. Install connecting hardware in a manner to provide a well-organized installation with cable management, and in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.

S. Coordinate shall be required with electrician to properly mount Category 5e connector in the provided floor mount outlet.

1.8 LABELING

A. Provide labeling in accordance University Data Communications Cabling Specification.

1. Cable labels - Brady, part number 32432-size code 517 or equivalent. 2. Faceplates, racks and patch panels – P-touch labels, part number TZ-231 or equivalent.

B. Labels shall be single line or two line, all capital letters, and bold font that is easily read.

C. Ensure all surfaces are clean prior to final placement of labeling products. Follow manufacturer recommendations for cleaning.

D. Hand written labels are unacceptable.

E. Provide labeling as required for the following;

1. Telecommunication Spaces Identifier

a. Provide at minimum two (2) lamacoid labels within the BDF and each TRs located on the wall no less than 7’-0” A.F.F. unless noted otherwise. Locate labels so they are visible from anywhere within the BDF/TR.

2. Telecommunications pathways

a. Locate permanent labels at the end of pathways entering into the BDF/TR.



b. Telecommunications pathways include:

1) Cable Tray 2) Conduit

3. Firestopping systems

a. Locate manufacturers warning label in proximity with firestopping product in accordance with industry practices.

4. Telecommunications outlets

a. Provide machine printed wall plate labels sized to fit behind built-in clear plastic windows.

b. Label shall be black on white

5. Horizontal cabling

a. Locate the cable designator within 6 inches of the point of termination at the workstation and patch panel end of the horizontal cable.

b. Locate the cable designator within 6 inches of the end of the cable jacket for backbone terminations utilizing rack-mount patch panels or blocks.

6. Backbone cabling

a. Locate the cable designator within 12 inches of the end of the cable jacket for backbone terminations utilizing wall-mount patch panels or blocks.

b. Fiber optic labels shall be labeled at each end and inside each pull box with black on orange for multi-mode and black on yellow for single-mode

7. Junction boxes and pull boxes. 8. Termination patch panels and blocks. 9. Grounding and bonding equipment. 10. Equipment racks and enclosures

a. Locate lamacoid labels on the front and rear of equipment racks attached to the top horizontal cross-members.

1.9 TEST AND CERTIFICATION

A. Prior to conducting any field-testing of the SCS the Contractor shall deliver to the project Architect a written notification of the test commencement date and the sequence of testing.

B. If the Contractor elects to commence testing in a phased approach, prior to completion of cable installation, a test sequence schedule shall be provided.

C. Notification shall be delivered to the Architect at least three weeks prior to the scheduled test date.

D. Upon receipt of the notification the Architect will arrange for the Owner’s technical representative to attend the commencement of testing.



E. The purpose of the Owner’s technical representative’s attendance will be to observe:

1. The type of test equipment being utilized compared to the scheduled test equipment. 2. The test equipment can perform the tests to comply with the specified Standards. 3. The Contractor’s technical personnel are prepared to conduct the tests. 4. The Owner’s technical representative will provide an Observation Report to the Architect

F. Failure to provide notification as specified above will subject the Contractor to re-test any cabling that was tested prior to the Owner’s technical representative review, at no additional cost to the project.

G. Thirty days prior to start of testing the Contractor is to provide a list of test equipment make, model numbers and calibration data that will be used. Submit a manufacturer’s technical data sheet or document that defines the device as capable to test to the applicable Standard.

H. Test equipment shall be capable of measuring the performance of the installed SCS and comparing the performance to the parameters specified in the applicable TIA Standard.

I. The following equipment list is provided to define the expected test equipment type. The test equipment is to be available for the entire test period through final System testing.

1. Manufacturer – Fluke DTX series 2. The most current software, firmware and appropriate launch cords shall be used.

J. Contractor shall perform validation testing on all terminated Category 5e horizontal link cables.

1. An approved cable tester shall validate each cable run. 2. For all 4 pair copper drop cables, an approved Level III cable tester that can measure; 3. Category 5e characteristics and validate, at 100 MHz, each cable;

K. The horizontal distribution cable shall be tested to perform in accordance with TIA-568-C. Cables shall meet or exceed the requirements for horizontal, unshielded twisted pair cabling as specified in TIA 568C for a “CHANNEL LINK” test.

1. Primary Field Test Parameters include but are not limited to:

a. Wire map b. Length c. Insertion Loss (Attenuation) d. Near End Cross-Talk (NEXT) e. Power Sum Near End Cross-Talk (PSNEXT) f. Equal Level Far End Cross-Talk (ELFEXT) g. Power Sum Equal Level Far End Cross-Talk (PSELFEXT) h. Return Loss i. Propagation Delay j. Delay Skew

L. Cable certification reports shall bear the location/room number and cable identifier for each cable tested. Test results/reports in both paper and electronic copies by closet shall be delivered to the Project Manager according to the submittal procedures.



M. Any cable, which fails any given test, shall be corrected. If it is removed, replaced, and or re-tested such activity shall be performed at no additional cost to the Owner.

N. Contractor shall perform validation testing on all terminated Voice Backbone Cabling.

1. For all copper voice riser cables, an approved cable tester shall be used.

a. The contractor shall submit a cable certification report for each cable with test results for the following categories:

1) Wiremap 2) Length

O. Fiber-optic cabling shall be tested to perform in accordance with TIA-568-C.3 and addendums or issued Standards.

P. The contractor shall submit a cable certification report for each cable with test results for the following categories:

1. Max. Attenuation 2. Min. BW (Db/km) 3. (Mhz-km)

Q. A Pass or Fail result for each Horizontal distribution copper or fiber-optic cable parameter shall be determined by the allowable limits for that parameter. The test result of a parameter shall be marked with an asterisk (*) when the result is closer to the test limit than the accuracy of the field tester. The field tester manufacturer shall provide documentation as an aid to interpret results marked with asterisks.

R. An overall Pass or Fail condition will be determined by the results of the required individual tests. Any Pass*, Fail or Fail* will result in an overall Fail. In order to achieve an overall Pass condition, all individual results shall be Pass.

S. Any measurement reported by the field tester shall have a specified accuracy. Accuracy Level III is required. Accuracy is the difference between the measured values reported by the field tester from the actual value. The NEXT and attenuation of the mated connection at the test equipment shall not be included in the calculated or limit values.

T. Field testers should be capable of reporting test data at all measured points and uploading the data to a PC/printer.

U. Cable certification reports shall bear the location/room number and cable identifier for each cable tested. Test results/reports in both paper and electronic copies, by closet, shall be delivered according to the submittal procedures.

V. The Contractor shall provide an electronic file containing all individual test records and the software required to display and print the test records using a typical personal computer (PC).



1.10 FINAL INSPECTION

A. After completion of SCS construction inspect SCS for Contract deficiencies. Prepare written report of the inspection findings with proposed corrective action. Submit findings for review and comment per the submission requirements herein and required by the Project Manual.

B. The Contractor shall ensure that the project management and the Architect are made aware of any issues that may prevent the Contractor from completing their work prior to the scheduled final inspection time-frame.

C. Prior to the scheduled final inspection and test time-frame the contractor shall have:

1. Completed installation, initial adjustments, tests and measurements 2. Submitted Test Results and As-Built documentation at least three weeks prior to the final

inspection and test time-frame. 3. Notified the Architect, in writing of the date that they will be ready for final inspection

and test.

D. During the Final Inspection and Test site-walk the Contractor shall:

1. Provide a minimum of one person for inspection and two persons for testing who are familiar with all aspects of the System.

2. Provision for ladders and scaffolding necessary to inspect cable in cable trays and ceiling mounted junction boxes.

3. Provision for two portable business band radios for use during acceptance testing with transmission range sufficient to cover the entire project.

4. Include rechargeable batteries and charger, along with “holster” for wearing radio on belt. 5. Radios to be available for duration of testing process, including any follow-up visits

required prior to final acceptance.

E. The process of testing the system may necessitate moving and adjusting certain components.

F. Testing includes operation of each major system and any other components deemed necessary. Perform tests and provide required test equipment, tools and product required to make any necessary repairs, corrections, or adjustments.

G. The following procedures will be performed on each System:

1. Inspection of the methods and means employed to incorporate the system within the facility.

2. Verification of proper operation, from controlling devices to controlled devices. 3. Verification of proper adjustment, balance, and alignment of equipment for optimum

quality and to meet the manufacturer’s published specifications. 4. Other tests on systems deemed appropriate.

H. In the event the need for further adjustment or work becomes evident during testing, the Contractor is to continue his work until the System is acceptable at no addition to the contract price. If approval is delayed because of defective equipment or failure of equipment or installation to meet specifications, and if any extension of the inspection and testing period is required, the contract price will be reduced for the additional time and expenses of the Owner at the standard rate in effect at that time.



I. If the Contract Documents, law, ordinances, rules, regulations or orders of any public authority having jurisdiction require any Work to be inspected, tested or approved, the Contractor shall give timely notice to the Owner and the A/E of the readiness and the date arranged so they may observe such inspection, testing or approval procedure. In addition, the Owner or A/E may require special inspection, testing or approval of product or Work for compliance with the requirements of the Contract Documents. Upon direction by the Owner and the A/E, the Contractor shall promptly arrange for such special testing, inspection or approval procedure. Should the product or Work fail to comply with the requirements of the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall bear all costs to replace, fix, and/or re-terminate the failed work.

J. Prior to energizing or testing the Systems ensure the following:

1. Products are installed in proper and safe manner according to manufacturer’s instructions. 2. Dust, debris, wire clippings, etc. are removed. 3. Cable is dressed, routed, and labeled; and connections are consistent. 4. Labeling has been provided and attached. 5. Temporary facilities and utilities have been properly disconnected, removed and disposed

of as required. 6. Products are neat, clean, unmarred and parts are securely attached. 7. Broken work, including glass, raised flooring and supports, ceiling tiles and supports,

walls, doors, etc. have been replaced or properly repaired, and all Work debris cleaned up and discarded.

K. Prior to energizing the Systems, verify and perform the following tests and adjustments in compliance with applicable TIA standards.

1. Electronic devices are properly grounded. 2. Powered devices have AC power from the proper circuit and hot, neutral, and ground

conductors are connected correctly. 3. Systems, equipment and devices are in full and proper adjustment and operation, and

properly labeled and identified.

1.11 INSTRUCTION OF OWNER PERSONNEL

A. After final completion provide instruction to Owner designated personnel on the use, operation, maintenance, and care of the Systems.

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AUDIO VIDEO SYSTEMS 27 41 16 - 1 Copyright 2016, WJHW, INC.

SECTION 27 41 16 – AUDIO VIDEO SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Special Conditions apply

to this section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. The systems shall be called the “AV System” and the installer, the “AV System Installer”. AV

system equipment and installation including but not limited to:

1. Video Projectors, switching and source equipment.

2. Audio Mixers, Equalizers, Amplifiers, Program Sources, and other audio signal

processing equipment.

3. Loudspeakers, enclosures and speaker mounting, rigging, or support hardware.

4. Equipment Racks.

5. Control Equipment.

6. Cables, connectors, plates, and wiring.

1.3 REFERENCES

A. Published specification standards, tests or recommended methods of trade, industry or

governmental organizations apply to Work in this section where cited below:

1. National Electric Code (NEC).

2. National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association (NEMA).

3. American National Safety Institute (ANSI).

4. Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

5. American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM).

6. Electronics Industries Association (E.I.A).

7. Davis and Davis, Sound System Engineering (3rd Edition), Howard W. Sams, 2006.

8. Giddings, Audio System - Design and Installation, (ASDI) Howard W. Sams, 1990.

9. ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A-Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard.

(October 1995).

10. Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI).

11. ANSI S4.48-1992.

1.4 RESPONSIBILITY AND RELATED WORK

1. Power is provided for this work at locations shown on the electrical riser diagram and or

other drawings/information in electrical drawings and specifications. Power will be

terminated to a panel within or near the equipment enclosure. The contractor shall be

responsible for termination and distribution of electrical power from the panel to the

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2. A ground point will be provided in each equipment room or enclosure electrical panel.

The contractor shall be responsible for connecting ground point to all equipment in

accordance with NEC Code, local codes and standards specified herein.

3. Conduit infrastructure system, including wire for AC Power and grounding for the AV

System(s), are provided by the contractor. Coordination between different disciplines is

required to achieve a proper conduit system installation and power provisions for the AV

System(s). All electrical installation shall be in accordance with division 26 and the

National Electric Code.

4. Install signal cabling in provided conduit as shown on the Electrical and AV drawings.

5. Include Conduit/raceway/tray/wire management that is not shown on these drawings, and

required for a complete system, or by code, in this scope of work. Provide any additional

conduit/raceway/tray required for complete systems.

6. All cabling exposed to public view is to be in conduit.

7. All exterior junction boxes, conduit/raceway, terminations, etc. including those within

other enclosures, where enclosures are exposed to outdoor conditions are to meet NEMA

ratings for outdoor electrical applications.

1.5 SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS

A. The following is intended to provide an overview of the design concepts and is not an

exhaustive description of the AV Systems.

B. Contractor to verify any field conditions as they pertain to the expansion of the CATV system

C. Track Audio System:

1. The field area will be provided amplified sound using full-range speakers suspended

above the sideline. Goals are for this system to provide intelligible coverage of the

majority of the field area for announcements.

2. Announcer is stationed at the Pressbox.

3. A small portable rack and mixer may be used in the announcer position or connected at

AV plates at field level in both track and football.

4. Portable Rack Sources are:

a. Local CD player

b. Local mic/line inputs.

c. (2) wireless microphones

5. Additional permanent sources are:

a. IPOD interface and control

b. AUX line inputs.

6. Amplifiers and sound processors are housed in the main equipment rack, installed in the

Pressbox.

7. General audio levels, source selection, and IPOD transport are additionally controlled by

local touch screen and by WIFI IPAD control. Dedicated WAPS (wireless access points)

over the track provide connectivity for this function. IPAD control configuration will be

coordinated with Owner’s IT staff. IPAD(s) are owner furnished.

8. A wireless, single channel, radio frequency hearing assist system provides coverage to the

audience area for those with hearing difficulty and must operate on FCC approved

frequencies. The transmitter is installed in a portable av equipment rack and the antenna

will be installed on top of the rack and connects to the system for those instances where

listening assistance is required. Portable receivers will allow the users to be seated



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anywhere within the vicinity and will be equipped with a variety of listening devices

including, ear speakers, lightweight headsets, and inductive coil loops.

9. Life Safety Interface: The sound system receives a contact closure from the life

safety/fire alarm systems for muting sound system outputs during an alarm condition.

D. Football Practice Field AV System:

1. The field areas will be provided amplified sound using Full range speakers suspended

above the sideline. Goals are for this system to provide high-level playback of crowd

noise and music for practice use as well as general background music coverage for

special events.

2. Amplifiers and sound processors are housed in the main equipment rack installed in the

Track Pressbox.

3. Sources are:

a. IPOD interface and control

b. Local mic/line inputs.

c. Track portable rack

4. Audio levels, source selection, and IPOD transport are controlled by local touch screen

and by WIFI IPAD control. Dedicated WAPS (wireless access points) over the field

provide connectivity for this function.. IPAD(s) are owner furnished.

5. A wireless, single channel, radio frequency hearing assist system provides coverage to the

audience area for those with hearing difficulty and must operate on FCC approved

frequencies. The transmitter is installed in a portable av equipment rack and the antenna

will be installed on top of the rack and connects to the system for those instances where

listening assistance is required. Portable receivers will allow the users to be seated

anywhere within the vicinity and will be equipped with a variety of listening devices

including, ear speakers, lightweight headsets, and inductive coil loops.

6. Life Safety Interface: The sound system receives a contact closure from the life

safety/fire alarm systems for muting sound system outputs during an alarm condition.

E. Coaching Video

1. The indoor practice field will have four permanent, robotic, PTZ cameras installed for

coaching video acquisition. HD/SDI feeds from the cameras will connect to fiber

converters for runs longer than 150’ and all camera connections will terminate in the

Video Control Room.

2. Camera locations are general—verify final camera placements with owner prior to

installation.

3. 24 ST SM fiber run from the Video Control room rack [ER-AV] to the existing Football

Ops Building provide paths for further connectivity.

4. Each camera has a dedicated monitor and SD video recorder.

5. Four camera controllers are networked to allow any controller to operate any camera.

6. Cameras are powered by POE.

7. ADD ALTERNATE for 2 additional cameras, converters, monitors and SD recorders.

F. Meeting Room

1. Meeting room will have an LCD and floorbox..

2. HDMI connection in the floor box to the LCD display for permanent and portable

computers.

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1. Tvs in this area, in addition to cable feeds/ set boxes, will have a secondary direct video

input allowing simultaneous video playback from a portable device.

2. A distribution amplifier using a twisted pair transport will deliver one video signal and

pass control to all of the displays

3. A simple dedicated button control panel will provide the ability to turn on all of the tvs

and set them to the external video input.

H. Weight Room Video Wall (ALTERNATE)

1. ADD 3 x 3 video wall. Narrow bezel LCD displays with internal processing to display

one large image.

I. Broadcast Cabling Infrastructure:

1. There are two locations with underground conduit terminating in vaults where temporary

cables can be run under the track for broadcast or timing connections.

2. The indoor track will have two locking connection boxes [JBT] with broadcast

terminations.

3. Connections are required in the following:

a. JBT 1-1 to JBT PRO adjacent to existing truck pedestals

b. JBT1-1 to JBT 1-4

c. JBT 1-4 to Pressbox rack ER AMP

d. Pressbox rack ER AMP to Arena Video Control Room (24st fiber)

J. CATV wiring

1. Provide RG6 drop to each designated TV location

2. Run in conjunction with TV data drop where present

3. Label and coil 10’ in RM215 (for termination on the plan West wall)

4. NOTE TVS are owner furnished

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. The Sound System Contractor shall be experienced in the provision of systems similar in

complexity to those required for this project and meet the following requirements:

B. The primary business of contractor shall be the installation of sound and video systems.

C. No less than five years’ experience with equipment and systems of the specified types.

D. Demonstrate experience with at least two projects of this type comparable scale within the last

three years involving large scale reinforcement audio systems.

E. Be a franchised dealer and service facility for the major products furnished.

F. Maintain a fully staffed and equipped service facility with full time field technicians. It is

recommended that the installation team members have following NICET or National Systems

Contractors Association (NSCA) certifications.

1. Project Engineer: NICET Level II, CTS-D or C-EST Technician Certification.

2. Crew Lead: NICET Level I or C-SI Installer Certification.

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1. Adequate plant and equipment to complete the work.

2. Adequate staff with commensurate technical experience.

H. The "AV System Contractor" shall:

1. Furnish the equipment.

2. Shop fabricate the equipment racks and subassemblies.

3. Make audio, speaker and control connections to equipment racks, each piece of

equipment, and connection panels.

4. Continuously supervise the installation and connections of cable and equipment.

5. Nothing in the Contract Documents shall be construed as authority or permission to

disregard or violate legal requirements.

6. Coordinate exact location and installation of equipment, power, conduit, and raceway

system with the Architect.

7. Program control system to achieve desired functions with input from the Owner.

8. Test all equipment and installed systems for proper function

9. Train Owner on operation of the system

I. Work shall be in compliance with the applicable standards listed above and all governing codes

and regulations of the authorities having jurisdiction and the Contract Documents.

J. Drawings and specification requirements shall govern where they exceed Code and Regulation

requirements.

K. Where requirements between governing Codes and Regulations vary, the more restrictive

provision shall apply.

1.7 SUBMITTALS

A. Comply with the general terms and conditions–Project Submittal Procedures.

B. AV contract drawings will not be distributed for the use of developing the shop drawing

submittals. Contact the general contractor or the architect for procedures in obtaining base

building CAD backgrounds. Contractor to cover all costs associated with the processing of the

files for distribution.

C. Shop drawings that do not provide any additional information and that are exact duplicates of

the design documents will be rejected without further review.

D. The submittal information required by the specification is to be presented complete and as

submissions noted below. Submittals are a crucial and integral part of the construction process;

as such the Owner's consultant will not recommend payment to the contractor above 25% of the

scheduled value of this work until all submittal information has been approved.

E. Cost for the Owner's consultant to review secondary and re-submittals due to the Contractor's

failure to include all required submittal information, or rejection of incomplete or improperly

prepared submittal information will be the responsibility of the Contractor. The cost shall be

based on the hourly rates of the architect and his consultants as published in their current

professional fees schedules and shall also include reimbursable costs for delivery, mailing, and

photocopies at direct cost plus ten percent (10%).



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F. Supplementary submittal requirements:

1. Complete schedule of submittals.

2. Chronological schedule of Work in bar chart form.

3. Provide a list of and manufacturer’s data sheet on product to be incorporated within the

Work. Organize data sheets in specification order.

a. Separate major grouping with labeled binder tabs.

b. Bind contents in titled three ring D style binders sized for 150 per cent of the

material. Maximum size: three-inch spine. Use multiple volumes if necessary.

4. Functional diagrams and description of all parts of the system installation.

5. Shop Drawings:

a. Schematic: Detailed wiring diagrams showing interconnection of components and

products, wiring and cabling diagrams depicting cable types and cable designators,

and device designators. Provide connector designations and terminal strip

identification, along with color codes for cables connecting to these devices. Give

each component a unique designator and use this designator consistently

throughout the project.

6. Coordination Drawings:

a. Prepare and submit a set of coordination drawings showing major elements,

components, and devices of the sound system in relationship with other building

components. Prepare drawings to an accurate scale of 1/8”=1’-0” or larger on

suitable sized media.

b. Prepare floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, elevations, sections, and details to

conclusively coordinate and integrate all equipment. Indicate locations where

space is limited, and where sequencing and coordination of installations is of

importance to the efficient flow of the work including but not necessarily limited

to the following:

1) Equipment housings

2) Ceiling and wall mounted devices

3) Raceways

4) Cabling

7. Equipment housing: Location of equipment in racks, consoles position on tables or

counters. Details to include dimensions; wire routing and cabling within housings; AC

power outlet and terminal strip locations.

8. Patch panel layouts and labeling strips, including color schemes.

9. Full fabrication details of custom enclosure and millwork indicating size, material, finish

and openings required for equipment and enclosures.

10. Structural rigging and mounting details:

a. Structural rigging and mounting details of all loudspeakers suspended from or

mounted to the building structure: These drawings will identify all types of

hardware, fittings and materials to be used. Detail the product manufacture, part

numbers and load capacity of the hardware, fittings and materials selected. All

loudspeaker structural rigging and mounting detail drawings shall be signed and

sealed by a professional engineer licensed to practice in the State of Colorado and

will include a copy of the design calculations.

b. The signed and sealed drawings noted above to include the following:

1) Attachment method to building structure for suspended loudspeakers or

mounting brackets.

2) Any secondary steel required for attachment to the building structure.

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4) All custom brackets, mounts, suspension grids or trusses and loudspeaker

cabinet frames or brackets not supplied by the manufacturer of the specific

loudspeaker to be mounted or suspended.

11. Fabricated Plates and Panels: Provide complete drawings on custom fabricated plates or

panels. Drawings shall include dimensioned locations of components, component types,

engraving information, plate material and color, and bill of material.

12. Labeling: Equipment and cabling labeling scheme. Include font sizes and styles,

explanation of scheme, and designator schedule.

13. Schedules: Wiring schedule showing source and destination of wiring and indicating

which wiring is in conduit. Junction box schedule showing type of box, size, mounting

and location. Include this information with remainder of wiring diagrams.

G. Submittal format:

1. Floor plan drawings executed at an appropriate scale, not less than 1/8” = 1’-0”.

2. Detail drawings executed at an appropriate scale, not less than 3/8” = 1’-0”.

3. Plate and panel drawings executed at an appropriate scale, not less than 1/2” = 1”.

4. Rack, enclosure, and millwork detail drawings executed at an appropriate scale, not less

than 1” = 1’-0”.

5. Electronic (PDF) submittals are encouraged. Ensure titles include specification section

name and number.

6. Separate major grouping with labeled binder tabs.

7. Bind contents in titled three ring D style binders sized for 150 per cent of the material.

Maximum size: three-inch spine. Use multiple volumes if necessary. Electronic PDF

submittals are acceptable and encouraged.

8. Additionally provide all submittal drawing and binder contents on finalized DVD media

as well as hardcopy. The DVD documents to be in non-proprietary Adobe PDF format.

1.8 PROJECT CLOSEOUT

A. Comply with the general terms and conditions–Project Closeout Procedures.

B. Supplementary Project Closeout Procedures

1. Provide all close-out documents on a finalized DVD media as well as hard copy. The

DVD documents to be in non-proprietary “PDF” format.

2. Product Data: Product actually incorporated within the Work:

a. Manufacturer's data for each type of product conforming to the submission format

specified herein. Include manufacturer’s serial numbers within the list of product.

b. For custom circuits or modifications, a description of the purpose, capabilities, and

operation of each item.

c. Each product Owner/Instruction Manual. Provide high quality copies where

necessary, with all text legible and illustrations of equal resolution and sharpness

as the original manual. Faxed copies or copies with portions of the information

missing or smeared not acceptable.

d. Manufacturer’s maintenance and care instructions.

e. Separately bound list by manufacturer and model or part number of product

incorporated within the Work arranged in alphanumeric order. When applicable

Manufacturer's warranty statements bound separately

3. Record drawings: Final rendition of Shop Drawings depicting what is actually

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4. Test Reports: Recorded findings of Contractor’s Commissioning.

5. System Operation and Instructions: Prepare a complete and typical procedure for the

operation of the equipment as a system, organized by subsystem or activity.

a. Describe the operation of system capabilities.

b. Assume the intended reader of the manual to be technically inexperienced and

unfamiliar with this facility.

6. Service & Maintenance Manual:

a. Provide an original manufacturer’s copy of the service manual on every piece of

equipment for which the manufacturer offers a service manual. On equipment

where there is no service manual, provide statement from company indicating

manual is not available. Arrange manuals in the same order as the operations

manual.

b. Manufacturer’s maintenance and care instructions.

c. Maintenance Instructions, including maintenance phone numbers and hours;

maintenance schedule; description of products recommended or provided for

maintenance purposes, and instructions for the proper use of these products.

7. Provide copies of all current versions of the software programs of the various system

components on CDR. Include all site files for the system configuration and internal

device settings.

8. Any other pertinent data generated during the Project or required for future service.

9. Segregate documents into separate bindings containing data relevant to operational,

maintenance and warranty issues. Appropriately duplicate data within the separate

bindings when it will reasonably clarify procedures, e.g., operational data in maintenance

binding.

1.9 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. To prevent damage or entrance of foreign matter, ship product in its original container.

B. Ship in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.

C. Provide protective covering during construction.

D. At no expense to Owner, replace product damaged during storage or handling.

1.10 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Verify conditions on the job site applicable to this work. Notify Architect’s Representative in

writing of discrepancies, conflicts, or omissions promptly upon discovery.

B. The Drawings show cables, conduit, wiring, and arrangements of equipment fitting the space

available without interference. If conditions exist at the job site which make it impossible to

install work as shown, recommend solutions and submit drawings to the Architect for approval,

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1.11 FINAL OBSERVATION AND TESTING

A. Upon completion of the installation and contractor commissioning as specified in Part 3,

observation and testing shall be performed by the Architect.

B. To assist the Architect, provide a minimum of one person for observation and testing who is

familiar with all aspects of the system.

C. The process of testing the System may necessitate moving and adjusting certain components

such as speaker aiming or transformer taps.

D. Testing includes operation of each major system and any other components deemed necessary.

Provide required test equipment, tools and materials required to make necessary repairs,

corrections or adjustments.

E. The following procedures will be performed on each System by the Architect:

1. Observation of the methods provided to incorporate the System within the facility.

2. Verification of proper operation of all devices.

3. Verification that the equipment has been properly adjusted, balanced, and aligned for

optimum quality and meets the manufacturer's published specifications.

4. In the event further adjustment or work becomes evident during testing, the Contractor

shall continue his work until the system is acceptable at no addition to the contract price.

If approval is delayed because of defective equipment, or failure of equipment or

installation to meet the requirements of these specifications, the Contractor shall pay for

additional time and expenses of the Architect or his representative at the standard rate in

effect at that time.

1.12 WARRANTY:

A. Contractor shall warrant equipment to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for one

year following the date of the first regular season event, trouble free operation, certificate of

occupancy, or substantial completion, whichever is later.

B. The system is to be free of defects and deficiencies, and to conform to the drawings and

specifications as to kind, quality, function, and characteristics. Repair or replace defects

occurring in labor or materials within the Warranty period without charge. Paint and exterior

finishes, fuses, and lamps are excluded from this Warranty unless damage or failure is the result

of defective materials or workmanship covered by Warranty, or work performed under warranty

in the repairing of defects.

C. Within the Warranty period, answer service calls within eight hours, and correct the problem

within twenty four hours.

D. This warranty shall not void specific warranties issued by manufacturers for greater periods of

time, nor shall it void any rights guaranteed to the Owner by law. Register all manufacturers’

warranties (e.g. software, computers, etc.) in Owner’s name.

E. The contractor is to provide Owner with the name and telephone number of the person to call

for service. This information is to be part of Project Record Drawings.



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F. Thirty days prior to the end of the warranty period provide a complete checkout of all system

components. Repair or replace any defective equipment or transducers discovered during the

testing. Correct any defects in wiring or other functional problems reported by Owner.

Warranty replacement and service of equipment shall not apply to Owner furnished equipment.

Coordinate inspection visit with the Owner.


A. After final completion, provide eight hours of instruction to Owner designated personnel on the

operation and maintenance of the System. If any component is not operational at the time of

testing or training, the vendor shall return to complete the testing or training on the component.

B. Develop instructional course based on the use of the system and manufacturer’s

recommendations. Provide a minimum of six hours of instruction. Arrange course so that

operational and maintenance training seminars are separate.

C. Training Submittals:

1. All Operations and Maintenance manuals, as well as as-built drawings must be on site for

all sessions of training.

2. Following discussions with Owner, formally submit a Training and Event Attendance

submittal two weeks prior to first training. Submittal shall:

a. Include a separate page/entry for every training session.

b. Indicate date, time, and approximate length of training session.

c. Indicate person(s) conducting training.

d. Indicate whether training will be video-taped.

e. Intended curriculum and most appropriate attendees (e.g. engineer, operations, IT,

etc.)

f. Include signature and title lines for:

1) Owner acknowledging and accepting training schedule. Include both an

accepted and rejected box. An alternate schedule time should be suggested

by the Owner in the event the schedule is rejected.

2) Countersigning by trainer indicating that training actually occurred.

3) All persons attending training. Where attendees do not stay for the entire

session, this should be noted on the form and initialed by Owner’s

representative attending training.

4) Owner’s representative attending training at the end of the session shall

initial that:

a) Training Occurred.

b) Training Materials were provided and left with owner

c) Training was not interrupted or shortened by equipment or system

troubleshooting. If it is, then there should be a line where Owner and

Contractor can indicate when make-up training will be provided and

how long it should be.

d) Training was generally sufficient for the proposed curriculum.

g. Include Notes section for Owner and Contractor to note any issues during training

(areas requiring further development, etc.).

h. Following training occurrence, submit completed training records no later than 5

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completed training submittals shall be consolidated into a single submittal and

submitted every 2 weeks.

i. Provide all training material on DVD in Adobe PDF format.

1.14 TECHNICAL SYSTEMS SOFTWARE LICENSE

A. Introduction:

1. All proprietary software provided for the Technical Systems shall be subject to this

software license between the Contractor and the Owner as an essential element of the

system as defined in the system specification and associated documents, drawings and

agreement.

2. Contractor shall agree that 3rd party (e.g. manufacturer’s) proprietary software provided

with the system shall be subject to this agreement.

3. Contractor and owner agree that this software license is deemed to be part of, and subject

to, the terms of the Agreement applicable to both parties; and shall supercede any

standard manufacturer or Contractor’s standard license agreement.

4. Proprietary software shall be defined to include, but not be limited to, device and system

specific software and firmware designed to run on conventional computer based

operating platforms as well as all micro-processor based hardware used to program,

setup, or operate the system or its components.

5. For sake of this agreement, MS Windows® shall not be considered “proprietary”

software, unless a non-public version of Windows® or any of its components are critical

to the operation of the system in which case it shall be deemed proprietary.

B. License Grant and Ownership

1. Contractor hereby grants to Owner a perpetual, non-exclusive, site license to all software

for Customer’s use in connection with the establishment, use, maintenance and

modification of the system implemented by Contractor. Software shall mean executable

object code of software programs and the patches, scripts, modifications, enhancements,

designs, concepts or other materials that constitute the software programs necessary for

the proper function and operation of the system as delivered by the Contractor and

accepted by the owner.

2. Except as expressly set forth in this paragraph, Contractor shall at all times own all

intellectual property rights in the software. Any and all licenses, product warranties or

service contracts provided by third parties in connection with any software, hardware or

other software or services provided in the system shall be delivered to Owner for the sole

benefit of owner.

3. Owner may supply to Contractor or allow the Contractor to use certain proprietary

information, including service marks, logos, graphics, software, documents and business

information and plans that have been authored or pre-owned by Contractor. All such

intellectual property shall remain the exclusive property of Owner and shall not be used

by Contractor for any purposes other than those associated with delivery of the system.

C. Copies, Modification and Use

1. Source code shall be available to owner for a period of not less than 15 years.

2. Owner may make copies of the software for archival purposes and as required for

modifications to the system. All copies and distribution of the software shall remain

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3. Owner may make modifications to the source code version of the software, if and only if

the results of all such modifications are applied solely to the system. In no way does this

Software License confer any right in owner to license, sublicense, sell, or otherwise

authorize the use of the software, whether in executable form, source code or otherwise,

by any third parties.

4. All express or implied warranties relating to the software shall be deemed null and void

in case of any modification to the software made by any party other than Contractor.

5. During the life of the system (defined as a period of not less than 10 years and not more

than 15 years), the Contractor shall provide software updates in accordance with all

necessary support requirements to maintain the system. This shall include a commitment

to provide appropriate patches, fixes, and interface updates as necessary to maintain the

operability and security of the system at a level commensurate with the original system.

a. In the event that computer and or processor hardware refinements and updates are

necessary to support software updates 7 years after substantial completion, said

hardware will be provided to owner at the agreed upon terms for change orders of

the original contract.

b. Labor shall be in accordance with change order rates of the original contract, as

adjusted for inflation in accordance with conditions and limitations of the general

contractor or U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index (CPI).

6. All hardware supplied shall support software updates for a period of not less than 7 years

following substantial completion.

D. Warranties and Representations

1. Contractor represents and warrants to Owner that:

a. It has all necessary rights and authority to execute and deliver this Software

License and perform its obligations hereunder and to grant the rights granted under

this Software License to owner.

b. The goods and services provided by contractor under this Software License,

including the software and all intellectual property provided hereunder, are original

to Contractor or its subcontractors or partners.

c. The software, as delivered as part of the system, will not infringe or otherwise

violate the rights of any third party, or violate any applicable law, rule or

regulation.

2. Contractor further represents and warrants that, throughout the System Warranty Period,

the executable object code of software and the system will perform substantially in

accordance with the System Specifications and Agreement. If the software fails to

perform as specified and accepted all remedies are pursuant to the policies set forth in the

Specification and in the Agreement. No warranty of any type or nature is provided for the

source code version of the software which is delivered as is.

E. Except as expressly stated in this Agreement, there are no warranties, express or implied,

including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of fitness for a particular purpose, of

merchantability, or warranty of no infringement of third party intellectual property rights.



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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS

A. Model numbers and manufacturers included in this specification are listed as a standard of

function, performance and quality.

B. Refer to Project General Conditions for equipment substitute procedure.

2.2 GENERAL

A. Product quantity is as required. If a quantity is given, Sound System Contractor shall provide at

least the given amount. Some product listed under this section may not be required to fulfill the

obligations of the work.

B. Equipment and materials shall be new and conform to applicable UL or ANSI provisions. Take

care during installation to prevent scratches, dents, chips, etc.

C. Regardless of the length or completeness of the descriptive paragraph herein, each device shall

meet published manufacturer's specifications.

D. Audio XLR type connectors not a part of manufactured equipment shall have gold plated

contacts. This includes all cable mounted connectors as well as chassis mounted connectors on

custom fabricated panels.

E. Remove all manufacturers’ names, logos, or other symbols from speakers or other objects

placed in view of the public. On loudspeakers where a logo badge is attached to the grill, do not

remove the badge, but paint badge to match the color of the grill material.

F. All loudspeaker finishes are to be factory applied. Ceiling and wall mounted speaker grilles and

enclosures to match the surrounding ceiling or wall color as directed by Architect.

G. Install rack mounted equipment with black 10-32 button head machine screws with Allen drive.

Middle Atlantic HSK or HS screws are an acceptable alternate to button head screws.

H. Provide shaft locks or security covers on non-user operated equipment having front panel

controls. Install covers at conclusion of Acceptance Testing.

I. Fabricate custom rack panels using 0.125 inch thick aluminum, standard EIA sizes, brushed

black anodized finish unless noted. (Brush in direction of aluminum grain only.) Custom

connector plates (loudspeaker, microphone, etc.) are typically stainless steel; however Installer

is responsible to verify plate finish with Architect. Plastic plates are not acceptable.

J. Engrave panel, plate and label engraving with 0.125 inch block sans serif character unless

noted. On dark panels or pushbuttons, use white letters; use black letters on stainless steel or

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2.3 MICROPHONES

A. Desktop Announcer Microphone

1. Microphone Pattern: Cardioid.

2. Gooseneck: 10-inch silent, durable, flex pipe design with strong positioning memory.

3. Frequency Response: 150 Hz – 20 kHz.

4. Base Type: High-mass with large, soft-touch programmable membrane switch.

5. Base Switch: Selectable Push-To-Talk or Push-To-Mute (-55dB) with LED status

indicator. Selectable power up ON or power up MUTED.

6. Base Connector: Input connection via top panel-mount 3-pin female XLR type connecter.

Output via 3-pin XLR cable.

7. Provide one for the announcer and an additional spare unit.

8. Acceptable product to include to following:

a. Astatic 910B Microphone.

b. Astatic 40-118 Base.

2.4 WIRELESS MICROPHONE SYSTEMS

A. Presentation Wireless Microphone System (WIR, HHWIR):

1. Receiver Type: UHF FM System with automatic switching diversity reception with XLR

type audio output connectors.

2. Indicators: LED signal strength meters for battery, RF, and audio levels.

3. Frequency: Coordinate with FCC and local requirements. Ensure no systems operate in

the 700MHZ band.

4. Antennas: Remote passive antennas for the frequency spectrum chosen.

5. 1-RU Rack mountable.

6. Acceptable product to include:

a. AKG SR 470 Receiver

b. AKG HT 470: Handheld Transmitter w/D-5 capsule

c. Atlas MS- 12 CE stands (Quantity- 2)

2.5 INPUT SOURCES

A. iPod Rack Input (IRACK)

1. Input: One (1) 3.5mm and stereo RCA connectors

2. Output: Balanced stereo microphone

3. 1RU rack mountable

4. Acceptable product:

a. Proco iRack

B. Type 1 Mixer (MIXER Type 1)

1. Inputs: 4 mono mic and 2 stereo.

2. Outputs: monitor, tape, 2 aux sends, and L/R Outputs.

3. Built-in Bluetooth Receiver

4. Frequency response: +3dB ~ -1 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz with less than 0.01% THD at +4

dBm out.

5. Noise generation: at least -128 dBm (equivalent input).

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a. Alesis Multimix 10

C. Bluetooth Receiver (BT)

1. Output: Analog.

2. Range: 33M

3. Power: Extend DC from AV rack

4. Discard output termination plate and wire to audio sum and power directly

5. Acceptable Product:

a. Pyle PWPBT57

b. Extron ASA141

D. CD Player (CDP):

1. Slot Loading

2. RS 232 and IR Control Capability

3. Rack Mount: 1RU

4. Wireless Remote Control.


a. Tascam CD-500

E. CD Player (CDP/BT):

1. Integral Bluetooth receiver

2. IR Control Capability

3. Rack Mount: 2RU

4. Wireless Remote Control.


a. Tascam CD-200BT

F. IPOD DOCK (IPODINT)

1. Audio and Control interface

2. Input: USB

3. Output: Cat 5, analog RCA

4. Interface: 2 way touchpanel control of IPOD with audio outputs.

5. Power: POE


a. Crestron CEN—NSP-1

b. POE injector if required

c. NOTE IPOD device itself is owner furnished

G. Mono Summing (SUM):

1. Configuration: 2 input, 1 output.

2. Input: Resistor Sum

3. Output: Balanced Transformer Isolated..


a. Extron ASA 141.

2.6 AMPLIFIERS

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1. Four channel power amplifier with the EIA standard RS-490 power rating at 1% THD

into 70-volt constant voltage load or 8 ohm load as applicable.

2. Provide protection of circuit components in the event of input over-drive, output

overload, or short circuits.

3. Frequency response: ±1 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz with less than 1 per cent THD at rated

output.

4. Input impedance: 10 kohm balanced.

5. Impedance: Lo-Z or Hi-Z (70 V / 100 V) – Selectable per channel, normal or bridged

6. Comprehensive protection and warning, including excessive output current, DC, high

temperature, very high frequency (VHF), short circuit, open load, mains fuse protection,

and soft start.

7. Signal To Noise Ratio: Greater than 112 dBA.

8. Channel separation (Crosstalk) at 1 kHz: Greater than 70 dB

9. All channels bridgeable for 2-channel configurations.

a. Type 1 (Min. 300W/channel @ 4 ohms or 70V):

1) Crown DCi 2|300—4|300—8|300

2) QSC CXD4.2

b. Type 2 (Min. 600W/channel @ 4 ohms or 70V):

1) Crown DCi 2|600—4|600—8|600

2) QSC CXD4.3

c. Type 3 (Min. 1000W/channel @ 4 ohms or 70V):

1) Crown DCi 2|1250—4|1250

2) QSC CXD4.5

d. Type 4 (Min. 1500W/channel @ 4 ohms or 1000W/channel @ 70V):

1) Crown DCi 2|2400—4|2400

2) QSC CXD4.3 2 channel mode

e. Type 5

1) Atlas PA1001G Pole Mount

2.7 DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEM

A. Digital Signal Processing system (DSP SYSTEM):

1. The DSP system and control software shall be operational 30 days prior to the first use of

the installed system.

2. Function: Provide all signal processing and control required for system zone. Devices

required include, but not limited to; mixer, matrix router, crossover, high and low pass

filters, delay, compression, 6-band parametric equalizer, limiter, ducker, signal delay, and

external control.

3. Unit to be configured with a minimum quantity of inputs and outputs as shown within the

AV drawings. Provide analog and digital cards to meet the system requirements as

detailed in the drawings.

4. Provide additional input/output cards, complete units or I/O expanders within a given

subsystem to accommodate input/output requirements.

5. Provide interface unit(s) to meet control port requirements and shown on the drawings.

6. Provide interface to allow control of system from a third-party outboard control system.

7. Interior configuration of signal flow and routing to be fully user configurable.

8. Unit to permit hardwire connection of external switches for recalling presets.

9. Unit to permit remote networked control via dedicated devices.

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11. Provide microphone preamps where required.


a. BSS London

1) BLU 100.

2) BSS Output Expander BLU-BOB2.

3) BSS Input Expander BLU BIB.

b. QSC Q SYS

1) Core 110f

2) I/O Frame

3) CIML4 Analog Input Card

4) COL4 Analog Output Card

13. Manufacturer Software:

a. Provide 12 months of on-site software upgrades from date of final acceptance.

14. DSP Software Setup:

a. Provide site specific configuration and programming for the DSP software.

b. Coordinate user interface, software functionality, and menu screens with

Architect’s Consultant. Reference submittal requirements.

c. Control from IPAD and Touch screen, Software to be configured for the following

uses:

1) Volume/ Input mixing

a) Track

b) Permanent Stands

c) Temporary Stand line feed Football

d) Temporary Stand line feed Track Throw Area

e) Football

2) Fire Alarm Mute

3) Presets

a) Track practice

b) Football practice

c) Track meet

d) Track Large Meet

2.8 LOUDSPEAKERS

A. Type 1 Loudspeaker:

1. Configuration: 8” coaxial Pendant

2. Power capacity: 120 watts.

3. Sensitivity: 95db, 1W/1m.

4. Paint speaker assembly as directed by Architect.

5. Specified product:

a. Community DP8

b. Mounting accessories as needed

B. Type 2 Loudspeaker:

1. Configuration: Two way column speaker system.

2. HF Section: 2 element waveguides

3. LF Section:4 x 8” inch woofers.

4. Coverage pattern: 90° horizontal 40 vertical

5. Sensitivity: 91 dB at 1W/1M.



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6. Frequency operating range: 60 Hz to 20 kHz.

7. Finish: Selected by Architect

8. `Acceptable product:

a. OPA Line

C. Type 3 Loudspeaker:

1. Deleted

D. Type 4 Loudspeaker:

1. Configuration: Two way column speaker system.

2. HF Section: 2 element waveguides

3. LF Section:4 x 8” inch woofers.

4. Coverage pattern: 90° horizontal 40 vertical

5. Sensitivity: 91 dB at 1W/1M.

6. Frequency operating range: 60 Hz to 20 kHz.

7. Finish: Selected by Architect

8. `Acceptable product:

a. OPA Line

E. Type 5 Loudspeaker:

1. Configuration: 8” coaxial Pendant





a. Community DP8


F. Type 6 Loudspeaker:

1. Configuration: Subwoofer





a. Community VS210S


G. Type 7 Loudspeaker:

a. Not used

H. Type 8 Loudspeaker:

a. Not used

I. Type 9 Loudspeaker:

1. Configuration: Six inch with 1” compression driver.




5. Tap speakers at 30 watts.




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a. Community D6


J. Type 10 Loudspeaker:

1. Configuration: Six inch with 1” compression driver.




5. Tap speakers at 30 watts.


a. Community D6


2.9 AV SYSTEM SWITCHING AND CONTROL

A. Field Control System:

1. The Control system software shall be operational 30 days prior to the first use of the

installed system.

2. Function: Provide all control required for system function; these include, but are not

limited to: password protection, power on, power off, source selection, transport control,

and volume control

3. Provide additional input/output cards, complete units or I/O expanders within a given

subsystem to accommodate input/output requirements.

4. Provide interface unit(s) to meet control port requirements and shown on the drawings.

5. Unit to permit remote networked control



7. Control System Software Setup:

a. Provide site specific configuration and programming for the software.

b. Coordinate user interface, software functionality, and menu screens with

Architect’s Consultant. Reference submittal requirements.

c. Software to be configured for the following uses:

d. Touch panel control the following characteristics of the AV System:

1) Password protected login/logo screen

2) Sequencer Power Up/Down

3) Audio

a) Master Volume shown on all screens or use hard buttons

b) Audio source switching.

c) Volume Aux input

4) CD

a) Transport control

5) IPOD Dock

a) Control screen for full control and navigation

b) Search and select ipod library and playlists

6) Dual control on IPOD/IPAD wireless

a) License and install IPAD control application on four owner furnished

IPADS

B. Software:



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1. Owner shall retain all rights and non-exclusive ownership to custom software, including

original source code. Supply back-up copies of uncompiled code on suitable electronic

storage medium.

2. All commercial software used, shall be registered to Owner, in Owner's name. Owner to

be supplied with all software documentation including copies of software registration.

3. All software shall be written with remark statements which document function of

subroutines and program requirements.

4. Deliver final disk copies of the configured software within 30 days after notice to

proceed.

5. Submit complete software “code” on disk format for approval.

a. Initial and final software configuration to be included. The cost to configure the

software is a part of this contract. Software configuration involves interviews with

Architect’s Consultant and Owner.

C. Control Processor (RCS):

1. 7” Color Active Matrix Touchpanel

2. Video Enabled

3. Ethernet communications,

4. Rack Mount 1 RU


a. Crestron TSW-750-B-S.

D. Touch Panel (TP):

1. Outputs: 3 Bi Directional rs 232/485, 8 IR/serial

2. Network: Ethernet

3. Rack Mount: 1 RU


a. Crestron CP3

E. POE Switch (SWITCH):

1. Owners Building network

F. Wireless Access Point (WAP):

1. Owners Building network

G. Control Button Panel (CP):

1. AV Control System Software Setup:

a. Provide site specific configuration and programming for the software.

b. Coordinate user interface, software functionality with Architect’s Consultant.

Reference submittal requirements.

c. Software to be configured for the following uses:

1) Weight Room

a) TVs ON/OFF

b) Global DVD Source Selection to TVS

c) Audio Source Selection (through DSP)

d) Audio volume (through DSP)

2) Training Room

a) Audio Source Selection (through DSP)

b) Audio volume (through DSP)

3) Equipment Room



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a) Audio Source Selection (through DSP)

b) Audio volume (through DSP)

2. Control outputs: RS 232 bi directional x 2, IR/Serial x3, six contact closure

3. Buttons: Configurable, Macro

4. Ethernet: IP link remote monitoring and control

5. Mount: Wall

6. Color: As selected by Architect




a. Crestron MPC-M5

2.10 VIDEO WALL (ADD ALTERNATE)

A. Flat Panel Monitor (MON 1)

1. 55” LCD screen size

2. Panel resolution 1920 x 1080

3. Narrow bezel

4. Control: RS-232

5. DVI-D loop through

6. Acceptable Product

a. LG 55LV35A-5B

b. Chief Video Wall Mount

2.11 COACHING VIDEO CAMERAS

A. PTZ Camera (PTZ)

1. Image Elements: 3 1/3”

2. Control: IP or Serial

3. Video Format: HDSDI

4. Pan Range: +- 175 Deg.

5. Tilt Range: -30—210 Deg.

6. Zoom: 10X optical 20X Digital

7. Power: 12V, 1.75A


a. Panasonic AWHE120

B. Fiber Converters (CONV)

1. 3G HD/SDI to Fiber, Fiber to 3G HD/SDI

2. Fiber Connector: ST


a. Broadata Mini-3GHD-T

b. Broadata Mini-3GHD-R

C. Camera Control (CC)

1. Connection: IP

2. Camera Selection: Direct 10 dedicated buttons

3. Display: Zoom, Focus, Iris



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4. Backup: SD Card


a. Panasonic AW-RP-120G

D. Camera Housing

1. All weather use

2. Dome: Clear


a. Moog SDP16CHB

b. Bracket WM20G Mount

E. Video Recorder (REC)

1. Input: HD/SDI

2. Output: HD/SDI

3. Compression: MPEG-4


a. Panasonic AG-HMR-10

b. Panasonic RP-SDW16G SDHC cards (Quantity:8)

F. Video Monitor(MON)

1. Input: HD/SDI

2. Output: HD/SDI

3. Resolution: 1920 X 180

4. Mounting: Desktop


a. Marshall V-LCD17H-3G-DT

2.12 DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIERS

A. Digital HD SDI

1. Input: SD, HD, 3G SDI

2. Outputs: 8


a. Blackmagic Mini Converter SDI Distribution

B. HDMI Distribution Amplifier (HDMI DA)

1. Video Input: HDMI with HDCP and loop through

2. Output: DTP x 4 (x8)

3. Control: RS232 passthrough

4. Audio: Embedded


a. Extron DTP HD DA 4K 330

C. Receiver (RX- Type 1):

1. Input: 8 position jack (8G)

2. Audio Outputs: HDMI

3. Video Output: HDMI

4. Control Output: RS 232, Ethernet, IR

5. Mounting: Surface



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6. Internal Scaler


a. Extron HDMI 4K 230 RX

b. Extron HDMI 4K 330 RX for runs greater than 230’

2.13 HEARING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM

A. General:

1. Purpose: provide radio frequency transmission of local audio program to patrons.

2. Provide one portable system for use in the Multi-Purpose Room.

3. Transmitters will operate on separate frequencies throughout the facility.

4. Coordinate frequencies of transmitters with other users in the area to avoid conflicts.

B. Transmitters

1. Configuration: Single-channel.

2. Frequency: 216 MHz.

3. Audio Input: Balanced, microphone or line level, 3-pin XLR.

4. Provide power supply.

5. Provide 1-RU rack mount bracket.

6. Specified product to include the following:

a. Listen LT-800-075

b. Listen LA-326 Rack Mounting Kit

c. Listen LA-126 Rack Mount Antenna Kit

C. Remote Antenna [HA]:


a. Listen LA-122 Remote Antenna Kit

D. Receivers:

1. Configuration: Single channel.

2. Frequency: 216 MHz.

3. Frequency agile to adjust various systems.

4. Include NiMH rechargeable batteries for each unit (LA-362).

5. Include 10 spare battery packs (LA-362).

6. Receivers to be frequency adjustable for use in all venues.

7. Include an individual price for owner to purchase additional receivers.


a. Listen LR-400-075 (Quantity: 56).

E. Charger/Case:

1. Charger for 8 receivers.

2. Locking hard-sided case.


a. Listen LA-321 (Quantity:1).

F. Charger/Case:

1. Charger for 16 receivers.

2. Locking hard-sided case.




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a. Listen LA-311 (Quantity:3).

G. Headsets:

1. Provide the following list of items.

a. Listen LA-164 Ear Speaker (Quantity: 60

b. Listen LA-165 Headset (Quantity: 8).

c. Listen LA-166 Neck Loop (Quantity:14).

2.14 SPEAKER HARDWARE AND SUPPORT STRUCTURE

A. Provide a modular loudspeaker hardware system as required to mount and suspend speakers in

the arrangement as shown on the Drawings.

B. Attachment system to be supplied by vendor whose primary specialty is fabricating support

systems for loudspeakers or similar devices over an audience.

C. Provide safety cable on all bracket mounted loudspeakers.

D. Provide auxiliary support steel and hardware required to attach to building structure and design

members to have a minimum safety factor of at least 7:1. Reference architectural and structural

documentation for details on structural elements.

E. All wire rope used for loudspeaker suspension to have a minimum safety factor of 10:1.

F. Fabricate all components from powder coated aluminum for maximum resistance to corrosion.

G. Acceptable manufacturer:

1. ATM Flyware / Allen Products

2. Polar Focus

3. Proprietary by loudspeaker manufacturer

H. Shoulder Type Machinery Eye Bolts:

1. Forged Steel – Shoulder, Quenched and Tempered.

2. Fatigue rated at 1-1/2 times the Working Load Limit at 20,000 cycles.

3. Product to meet or exceed all the requirements of ASME B30.26 including identification,

ductility, design factor, proof load and temperature requirements.

4. Select size of product based working load limits required.


a. Crosby Group S-279 / M-279 Series.

b. Chicago Hardware Company 261 Series.

I. Forged Eye Nuts:

1. Forged Steel – Quenched and Tempered.

2. Tapped with standard UNC class 2 threads after galvanizing.





a. Crosby Group G-400 Series.



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J. Anchor Shackles:

1. Forged - Quenched and Tempered, with alloy pin.

2. Working Load Limit permanently shown on every shackle.

3. Hot Dip galvanized or Self-Colored.

4. Product to meet the performance requirements of Federal Specification RR-C-271D Type

IVA, Grade A, Class1.


6. Provide all screw pin type shackles with mouse wire.


a. Crosby Group G-209 / S-209 Series Screw Pin.


K. Turnbuckles:

1. Acceptable turnbuckle assembly combinations include: Eye and Eye, Jaw and Jaw, Jaw

and Eye.

2. End fittings are Quenched and Tempered, bodies heat treated by normalizing.

3. Hot Dip galvanized.



5. Product to meet the performance requirements of Federal Specifications FF-T-791b, Type

1 Form 1 - CLASS 4, and ASTM F-1145.


7. All end fittings to be moused to the body with mousing cable.


a. Eye and Eye:

1) Crosby Group HG-226 Series.

2) Chicago Hardware Company 012/013 Series.

b. Jaw and Eye:


2) Chicago Hardware Company 026 Series.

c. Jaw and Jaw:


2) Chicago Hardware Company 030/031 Series.

L. Swivel Hoist Ring:

1. All components are Alloy Steel - Quenched and Tempered.

2. Rated at 100% of Working Load Limit at 90° angle.

3. 360 swivel and 180 pivot action.



5. Bolt specification to be Grade 8 Alloy socket head cap screw to ASTM A 574.

6. Fatigue rated at 1-1/2 times the Working Load Limit at 20,000 cycles.

7. Zinc Plated (Yellow Chromate) finish for increased corrosion protection.



a. Crosby Group HR-125.




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M. Wire Rope Thimble:

1. Product to meet the performance requirements of Federal Specification FF-T-276b Type

II.

2. Hot Dip galvanized.

3. Select size of product based wire rope size required for suspended load.


a. Crosby Group G-411 Series.

b. Chicago Hardware Company 224/225 Series

N. Wire Rope:

1. Strands: 7 x 19 Utility Cable.

2. Type: Galvanized.



a. Wire Rope Corporation of America (WRCA).

O. Wire Rope Sleeves:

1. Type: Copper Duplex.

2. Select size of product based wire rope size required for suspended load.


a. Wire Rope Corporation of America (WRCA) SW-740 Series.

2.15 POWER

A. Rack Lighting and Power Strip (POWER LIGHT):

1. 20 Amp/2400 Watt rating.

2. Front panel AC voltmeter.

3. Dual front panel pullout dimmable lights.

4. Spike and surge suppression with over-voltage shutdown

5. 1-U Rack Mountable.


a. Furman PL-Pro C

B. Uninterruptible Power Supply/ Surge Eliminator (UPS/ Surge):

1. Provide UPS device to maintain power to the following equipment:

a. Audio DSP Units

b. Control Processors

2. Capacity: 1000VA/ 600W

3. Run Time at full load: 4 min

4. Surge protection: Series mode

5. Filtering: EMI RFI

6. 2U Rack Mountable.


a. Surgex SU 1000Li.



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2.16 POWER SEQUENCING SYSTEM

A. Provide system to sequentially power or de-power Indoor Practice Field and Track A/V System

equipment. This includes equipment such as the mixers, program sources, DA’s, signal

processing equipment, and amplifiers.

B. Initiate power sequencing system from a control panel in the control room and/or at the stage

managers rack.

C. Pushbutton 1: “SYSTEM ON” Switch lighted when active

D. Pushbutton 2: “SYSTEM OFF”

E. The amplifiers, or powered speakers, shall be available for power up only after the line level

equipment is successfully powered up.

F. Line Level equipment shall disable only after the amplifiers have been successfully disabled.

G. Audible pops or clicks from the sound system in response to the power sequencing procedure or

in the event of a power failure is not acceptable.

H. Provide one non-sequenced circuit in equipment rack for connection to UPS, surge suppression

and system DSP.

I. Provide one sequenced circuit in equipment rack for each 20A incoming branch circuit.

J. Connect remote equipment such as permanent powered speakers and mix position to stand-

alone sequenced modules.

K. Coordinate installation of power sequencing system with Division 16.

L. Power sequencing equipment must maintain isolated ground system and be listed by a

recognized safety testing agency.

M. Acceptable product manufacturers:

1. Reference drawings for Quantities.

a. USC-6R Universal Sequencing Controller (SEQ) .

b. Middle Atlantic MPR-3 32” Modular Power Raceway.

c. Middle Atlantic MPR-6 56” Modular Power Raceway.

d. Middle Atlantic MPR-9 80” Modular Power Raceway.

e. Middle Atlantic M-20IG Unswitched Power Module.

f. Middle Atlantic Blanks and cable jumpers as required.

2.17 MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

A. Equipment Racks (ER-AMP)

1. Type: Pivoting wall rack.

2. Size: 32” inches deep with 40 units of vertical space.



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3. Construction: Factory assembled 16-gauge cold-rolled steel frames with all corners

welded.

4. Black enameled finish.

5. Provide with ventilated, locking front door.

6. Provide all necessary side panels, trim pieces, tops, and blank panels.


a. Middle Atlantic Products SR-40-32 Series.

b. Zero Clearance Latch

c. Middle Atlantic PD-8155SC-NS (Quantity: 1 each rack).

d. IEC6x4 (4-6”power cords).

e. IEC 6x12 (4-12” power cords).

B. Wall Mount Amplifier Rack (ER-AV)

1. Type: Sectional Wall Mount Rack.

2. Size: 22” inches deep with 16 units of vertical space.

3. Construction: factory assembled 16-gauge cold-rolled steel frames with all corners

welded.

4. Black enameled finish.

5. Provide with ventilated, locking front door.

6. Provide all necessary side panels, trim pieces, tops, and blank panels.


a. Middle Atlantic Products DWR-16-22.

C. Portable Racks (ER-Port):

1. Units: as required.

2. Construction Black, Extrusion framed

3. Provide front and back lids.

4. Provide front and back Rails


a. Odyssey FZAR series.

D. Rack Blanks:

1. Flanged, aluminum panel.

2. Blank anodized finish.

3. Provide where shown on drawings.


a. Middle Atlantic BL series.

E. Rack Drawer:

1. Drawer provided where shown on drawings.

2. Drawer depth to be 14.5 inches.


a. Middle Atlantic D series.

F. Integrated Ceiling Projector Mount (PROJ)

1. Field Verify Placement using screen size and Projector throw ratio

2. Size: 2 x 2’.

3. Internal Pole adapter.

4. Secure to structure.

5. Specified product



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a. FSR CB 22P

G. Floor Box [FB]

1. Recessed floor box with low voltage divider

2. Modular inserts for device mounting

3. UL Listed

4. Box to include finished cover

5. Select cover configuration and finish at direction of Architect


a. FSR FL-700

H. Broadcast Box [JBT]

1. 19” internal rack rails for device mounting

2. Locking door with cable pass-through


a. Unifab/ Bulloch Fabricating AV-series Reference box schedule on drawing

I. Pushbutton Switches:

1. Rectangular “Snap-Action” Pushbutton - Maintained or Momentary.

2. Front panel replaceable lens and lamp.

3. Poles: Minimum 2PDT.

4. Contacts: Silver, 250VAC 5A, 24VDC 2A.

5. Lens: Transparent with diffuser.

6. Lamp: Multi-chip LED with integral resistor.

7. Acceptable suppliers:

a. EAO Series 31.

J. Precision Potentiometer:

1. Resistance Range: 1 K to 100 K ohms.

2. Tolerance: ±15%.

3. Linearity: ±2.0%.

4. Power Rating: 1.0 watt.

5. Shaft Diameter: ¼”.

6. Mounting: Panel with 3/8” lock washer and nut.

7. Terminals: Rear turret type, solder.

8. Provide with stops.

9. Use for VR type volume controls.


a. Bourns 6639 Precision Potentiometer.

K. Receptacles:

1. Accepted product:

a. Type XLR-3M:

1) Neutrik NC3MD-L-B-1.

2) Switchcraft E3MSCBAU.

b. Type XLR-3F:

1) Neutrik NC3FD-L-B-1.

2) Switchcraft E3FBAU.

c. Type XLR-5M:

1) Neutrik NC5MD-L-B-1.



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2) Switchcraft E5MSCBAU.

d. Type 1/4” Phone:

1) Neutrik NJ3FP6-C.

2) Switchcraft E111BL.

e. Type SPEAKON:

1) Neutrik NL4MP.

2) Switchcraft HPCP410F.

f. Type 1/4” Speaker:

1) Neutrik NJ3FP6-C.

2) Switchcraft E111L.

g. Type BNC:

1) Neutrik NBB75DFI.

2) Switchcraft EHBNC2RB.

h. Type NCJ:

1) Neutrik NCJ6FI-S.

i. Type RCA:

1) Neutrik NF2D-2 (Right) and NF2D-9 (Left).

2) Switchcraft BPJJ02AUX (Right) and BPJJ04AUX (Left).

j. Type Ethernet:

1) Neutrik Ethercon CAT-6 NE8FDY-C6-B.

k. Type Fiber Optic Field Panel:

1) Neutrik OpticalCon NO2-4FD.

L. Plugs:

1. Accepted product:

a. Type XLR-3MP:

1) Neutrik NC3MX-B.

2) Switchcraft AAA3MBAUZ.

b. Type XLR-3FP:

1) Neutrik NC3FX-B.

2) Switchcraft AAA3FBAUZ.

c. Type XLR-5MP:

1) Neutrik NC5MX-B.

2) Switchcraft AAA5MBAUZ.

d. Type XLR-5FP:

1) Neutrik NC5FX-B.

2) Switchcraft AAA5FBAUZ.

e. Type XLR-3MP Right Angle:

1) Neutrik NC3MRX-B.

2) Switchcraft R3MBAUZ.

f. Type XLR-3FP Right Angle:

1) Neutrik NC3FRX-B.

2) Switchcraft R3FBAUZ.

g. Type TRS:

1) Neutrik NP3X-B.

h. Type 1/4”:

1) Neutrik NP2X-B.

i. Type RCA:

1) Neutrik NF2C-B/2.

2) Switchcraft 3502ABAU.



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j. Type Speakon:

1) Neutrik NL4FC.

2) Switchcraft HPCC4F.

k. Type BNC:

1) Kings. Verify part number with cable selected.

2) Trompeter. Verify part number with cable selected.

l. Type Fiber Optic Field Cable:

1) Neutrik OpticalCon NK-O2.

m. Type BNC for Work Clock:

1) Kings 2065-2-9.

2) ADC BNC-1.

M. Triax Cable Connector:

1. Connector Type: 75 ohm Triaxial

2. Dielectric withstanding voltage: 1500 Volts AC.

3. Return Loss: Better than -20 dB to 1GHz; -15 dB to 2 GHZ.

4. Wiring: Cable mount

5. Salt Spray: MIL-STD-202 Method 106.

6. Center Conductor: Brass per ASTM B16 CDA Alloy 360 with 50 millionths inch Gold

per MIL-G-45204 Type 1.

7. Inner Body: Brass per ASTM B16, CDA Alloy 360 with 50 millionths inch Fold plating.

8. Body Material: Brass per ASTM B16, CDA Alloy 360 with electroless nickel plating per

QQ-N-290.

9. Provide ADC inspection gauge. Turn over to owner at the end of the project.

10. Provide with 6 repair kits.

11. Refer to triax panel for panel mount connectors.


a. Kings

b. ADC ProAx

N. DT-12 Receptacle:

1. Configuration: 12 Balanced Audio Connections.

2. Mounting: Chassis.

3. Insulator: Neoprene.

4. Contacts: Mil-spec Gold Plating

5. Solder Contacts: 16AWG maximum wire size.


a. Clark Wire and Cable

b. Whirlwind

O. Single Mode Fiber Optic ST Connector:

1. Connector Type: Single Mode Fiber ST connector.

2. Temperature Cycling: ≤0.3dB change, -40° to +75° C.

3. Insertion Loss Average: 0.2 dB with UniCam Tool Kit.

4. Reflectance: ≤ 40 dB typical.

5. Re-matings: minimum of 500.

6. Provide 12 spare connectors after turn over.


a. Corning Pretium Performance



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2.18 CABLES & WIRING

A. All electrical conductors installed under this contract, except where otherwise specified, shall be

soft drawn annealed stranded copper having a conductivity of not less than 98% of pure copper,

and meet appropriate ratings (e.g. CMR, CMP, etc.).

B. Cable shall carry appropriate fire rating (e.g. CMR, CMP, OFNR, OFNP, etc.) on jacket of

cable.

C. Where cables are run underground provide waterblocked or flooded cables.

D. Where cables are routed through cable tray, provide tray rated cable of equal specification.

E. Where speaker cables are run exposed through a return air plenum, provide plenum rated cable

of equal specification. Reference Architectural and Mechanical drawings for additional

information.

F. Shielded cables located in raceways shall have aluminum foil shield with drain wire.

G. The Belden cables listed below are approved for use on this project and are listed to set the

acceptable standard of performance. Cables from Commscope, Clark, Liberty, and West Penn

are also acceptable provided they meet the performance specifications of the approved listed

cables. If field conditions or actual cable pathway requires tray or plenum cable, provide

version of cable that meets required NEC rating. Conduit pathways and raceways shown on the

AV drawings have been calculated for appropriate fill based on the diameter and area of the

cables listed below. Contractor to verify adequate conduit capacity for alternate cables selected

from other vendors.

H. Install all conduit, raceway and cabling in accordance with NEC code requirements.

I. Provide the following:

1. Loudspeaker Cables:

a. Belden 5000UP - 12 gauge twisted pair, jacketed. Provide Belden 6000UE in

plenum spaces.

2. Outdoor Loudspeaker Cables:

a. Belden 8810WB - 12 gauge twisted pair, jacketed, Water blocking tape.

3. 70.7 Volt Loudspeaker Cables:

a. Amplifier to Rack Room Terminals: Belden 5000UP - 12 gauge twisted pair,

jacketed.

b. Junction Box Terminals to Speakers: Belden 5000UP - 12 gauge twisted pair,

jacketed. Provide Belden 6000UE in plenum spaces.

c. Speaker to Speaker Cabling Belden 5200UE - 16 gauge twisted pair, jacketed.

Provide Belden 6200UE in plenum spaces.

4. Microphone Level Cable: Belden 1800B - Single Pair twisted, 24 gauge, shielded,

jacketed with gray jacket. Conductor to conductor cable capacitance to be less than 12

pF/ft.

5. Line Level Cable: Belden 1800B - Single Pair twisted, 24 gauge, shielded, jacketed with

violet jacket. Conductor to conductor cable capacitance to be less than 12 pF/ft.

6. Digital Media DM Cable: Crestron DM-CBL-8G-NP(P)



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J. Drop Cable:

1. Provide compliant with NEC type CATVP, CATVR and CATV rating as applicable.

2. Black jacket color, F6 or F11 Series type with copper clad center conductor.

3. Provide terminated sample cable with submittal.

4. Provide connectors as applicable when using Plenum Cable.

5. Velocity of propagation: 85% percent nominal.

6. Coordinate tooling and connector type with cable manufacturer.


a. CommScope F6SSV

b. CommScope F11SSV

c. CommScope 2227K (Plenum)

d. CommScope 2287K (Plenum)

e. Control Cables: Belden 54##FE – 20 gauge with overall shield and appropriate

number of conductors.

f. Ethernet Cable: Belden 1500A – 4 pair, enhanced category 5e.

K. Video Cable:

1. Provide compliant with NEC type CM or CMP rating as applicable.

2. Blue jacketed with copper clad aluminum center conductor.

3. Velocity of propagation: at least 80 percent nominal.

4. Provide Return Air Plenum cable when run outside of equipment racks in ceilings.

5. Frequency attenuation at 60° F: less than 1.0 dB per 100 feet at 10 MHz.


a. Belden 1694A

L. Underground rated Video Cable for use in underground conduits or as required by Code:

1. Provide precision video cable.

2. Underground rated jacket as required by Code.

3. Water Block: Blocking Tape

4. Solid center conductor.


a. Gepco VSD2001PEF

b. Belden 1694WB

c. Clark CD7506DB

M. Underground rated Triax Cable:

1. Type: RG-11/U

2. Water Blocking: Blocking Tape

3. Sweep tested to 3GHz

4. Acceptable Product

a. Gepco VT61811PEF

b. Belden 8233WP

c. Clark TV7511DB

N. Optical Fiber Rack Mount Patch Panel:

1. 1U Panel, 12 – 24 Port

2. ST Connectors

3. Acceptable product;

a. Belden

b. Hubbell



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c. Panduit

d. Owner’s Building Standard

O. Audio Cable 6 pair:

1. Provide multi-pair shielded cable. Use six-pair cabling where six or less pairs are

scheduled. Neatly dress unused pairs in rear of junction box or rack.

2. Provide two six pairs for DT-12 cabling.

3. PVC outer jacket.

4. Each pair to be individually jacketed with foil shield with drain wire and two jacketed

conductors.

5. Conductors to be 0.76mm nominal outer diameter.


a. Gepco GA61806GFC

b. Belden 1816R

c. Clark 706

P. Underground Rated Audio Cable 6 pair:


a. Gepco GA61806PEF

b. Belden 1816WB

c. Clark 706DB

Q. Broadcast Fiber Optic Cable:

1. Single Mode Fiber Optic Cable: –

2. Strand tight buffer aluminum interlock armor

3. Single mode enhanced.

4. Acceptable product;

a. Belden M9W230

b. Clark D006SMRIA

c. Corning 006E8P-31131-A3

d. Owner’s Building Standard

2.19 PLATES AND PANELS

A. Provide plates and panels and as described in Drawings. Engrave as shown on Drawings. Other

Plates and Panels may be required to satisfy the requirements of the Work.

B. Custom panels shall be 1/8 inch thick aluminum, standard EIA sizes, brushed black anodized

finish unless otherwise noted. Brush in direction of aluminum grain only.

C. Plate finish shall be coordinated with the Architect. Plastic plates are not acceptable.

D. Panel, plate and label engraving shall be 1/8 inch block sans serif characters unless noted

otherwise. On dark panels or pushbuttons, letters shall be white; on stainless steel or brushed

natural aluminum pushbuttons, letters shall be black.

E. Acceptable Manufacturers for Plates and Panels:

1. Proco Sound.

2. Whirlwind USA.



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3. Liberty

F. Radial Engineering. Triax/SMPTE Plug/Jack Panel:

1. Panel is to be a modular system type to provide flexibility between triax and SMPTE

connectors.

2. Connectors are to electrically isolated from the panel.

3. Triax connectors: Field = Kings 7702-1, Truck Interconnect = Kings 7705-1

4. SMPTE hybrid connectors: Field = Canare FCS015A-FR, Truck Interconnect = Canare

FCS015A-MR (part of Add Alternate BC-1)

5. Modules are to be nonconductive plastic.


a. Field (JBT) panel:

1) Clark Modular Frame MPA-ISS with MP-T Kings triax module or MP-S

SMPTE module.

2) Gepco Modular Frame HMPF with HMP-T triax module, HMP-S SMPTE

module or HMP-N Neutrik OpticalCon module.

3) Whirlwind Custom

b. Interconnect (rack) panel:

1) Clark Modular Frame MPS-OSS with MP-T Kings triax module, MP-S

SMPTE module.

2) Gepco Modular Frame HMPF with HMP8 -T triax module, HMP-S SMPTE

module or HMP-N Neutrik OpticalCon module

3) Whirlwind Custom

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

A. Coordinate work with other trades to avoid causing delays in construction schedule.

B. Mount equipment and enclosures plumb and square. Permanently installed equipment to be

firmly and safely held in place. Design equipment supports to support loads imposed with a

safety factor of at least three (five to one for loudspeaker mountings).

C. The process of acceptance testing the System may necessitate moving and adjusting certain

component parts - e.g., loudspeakers. Provide for +5 degrees (horizontally and vertically) of

adjustability from initial aiming angles and perform such adjustments without claim for

additional payment.

D. Cover edges of cable pass-through holes in chassis, racks, boxes, etc., with rubber grommets or

Brady GRNY nylon grommets.

E. Support speakers mounted in acoustical tile ceilings with tile bridges or other similar structural

bracing.

F. AC Power and Grounding

1. Coordinate final connection of power and ground wiring to racks. Hardwire power

wiring directly to internal AC receptacles to ensure uninterrupted operation.



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2. Install 3-conductor, isolated ground, 120 VAC outlets in each rack. Provide a minimum

of two spare outlets in each rack. Label each outlet as to which AC circuit is feeding it

and provide the same information in the circuit breaker panel.

3. Install a 1 inch by 1/4 inch copper ground buss bar top to bottom in each rack, insulated

from the rack. Ground equipment chassis not having a three wire power cord to these

busses using 6/32 nuts, bolts and lockwashers with No. 12 wire. Connect green ground

wire from each AC outlet in rack to this buss bar.

G. Equipment Racks

1. Mount equipment in racks and consoles and fully wire and test before delivery to job site.

If field conditions prevent prior assembly of racks, notify Consultant in writing that racks

will be fabricated on site and the reasons for the change. Mount racks located on

concrete floors in equipment rooms or non finished spaces on a 4 inch wood or concrete

riser.

2. Provide ventilation adequate to keep temperature within the rack below 100 degrees

Fahrenheit. Provide whisper type ventilation fan in each rack if temperature in rack rises

above 100 degrees with power on for five continuous hours.

3. Looking at the rack from the rear, locate AC power, digital control, DC control, and

speaker wiring on the left; microphone, line level audio, and video wiring on the right.

Panels or equipment mounted on the rear rack rails shall not block access to any front

mounted components.

H. System Wiring

1. Take precautions to prevent and guard against electromagnetic and electrostatic hum.

2. Exercise care in wiring; damaged cables or equipment will not be accepted. Isolate cables

of different signals or different levels; and separate, organize, and route to restrict channel

crosstalk or feedback oscillation in any amplifier section. Keep wiring separated into

groups for microphone and line level circuits, loudspeaker circuits, and power circuits.

3. Make solder joints and connections with rosin-core solder. Solder spade lugs mounted on

22 gauge or smaller cable after crimping. Use manufacturer approved ratchet type tool

for crimping spade lugs.

4. Speaker level or control wiring entering equipment racks should connect via terminal

blocks (Cinch 140 - 142 Series); terminal blocks shall be fully exposed, labeled, and

mounted on 3/4 inch plywood board painted flat black. If quantity of terminals is too

numerous to fit in rack, terminal blocks may be located on wall mounted plywood

terminal board adjacent to rack. Mounting boards to be 3/4 inch A/C grade or hardwood

plywood painted flat black. Terminal board wiring to meet the same requirements as

internal rack wiring described below.

5. If required, speaker level cables for 70 volt speaker systems may be spliced in junction

boxes. Terminate speaker wiring to terminal blocks and label cable and terminal strips.

Terminal blocks shall be fully exposed, labeled, and mounted on 3/4 inch plywood board

painted flat black. Include these splice points on Project Record Documents.

6. Route unbroken microphone, audio line, and control wiring from receptacle plate/chassis

to patch panel/rack. Remove spliced cables and replace without additional charge to the

Owner.

7. Connect cable to active components through screw terminal connections and spade lugs

whenever available. Make connections to speaker transformers with properly sized closed

end connectors crimped with factory approved ratchet type tool. Wire nut or

"Scotchlock" connectors are not acceptable. Do not wrap audio cable splices or

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8. Execute wiring in strict adherence Appendix II, "Recommended Wiring Practices",

Sound System Engineering, (2nd Edition), D. Davis, and performed in accordance with

standard professional practice.

9. Run vertical wiring inside rack in properly sized plastic raceway with snap-on covers

(Panduit Type E series). Mount raceways on full length 3/4 inch plywood backboards

attached to rack sides. Horizontal wiring in rack to be neatly tied in manageable bundles

with cable lengths cut to minimize excess cable slack but still allow for service and

testing. Provide horizontal support bars if cable bundles sag. Neatly bundle excess AC

power cable from rack mounted equipment with plastic cable ties. Rack wiring to be

bundled with plastic cable ties or lacing twine. Electrical tape and adhesive backed cable

tie anchors are not acceptable.

10. Connect loudspeakers electrically in phase, using the same wire color code for speaker

wiring throughout the project.

11. Wiring and connections shall be completely visible and labeled in rack. Termination

resistors shall be 1/2 watt 5 per cent tolerance; fully visible and not concealed within

equipment or connectors.

I. Equipment and Cable Labeling

1. Provide engraved lamacoid labels on the front and rear of active equipment mounted in

racks. Mount labels in a neat, plumb and permanent manner. Embossed labels are not

acceptable. Equipment labels to have at least three lines of engraving with the first line

listing the general name of the device, i.e., POWER AMPLIFIER or EQUALIZER. The

second line to include the schematic reference of the device, i.e., PA-29A or EQ-3. The

bottom line to indicate what other devices or areas this equipment controls, i.e., FEEDS

HF-3&4 or FEEDS XOVER-3.

2. Provide an engraved label over each user-operated control that describes the function or

purpose of the control. Label size to be adjusted to fit available space.

3. Engraved labels to have 1/8 inch high characters typical. Labels to be black with white

characters except where indicated.

4. Cables and wiring to be logically, legibly and permanently labeled for easy identification.

Labels on cables to be adhesive strip type covered with clear heat-shrink tubing. Factory

stamped heat shrink tubing may be used in lieu of the adhesive strip style label. Hand-

written or self-laminating type labels not acceptable.

5. Wiring designations to be an alpha-numeric code that is unique for each cable. Locate

the cable designation at the start and end of each cable run and within 3 inches of the

point of termination or connection. For cable runs that have intermediate splice points at

riser junction boxes, the cable shall have the same designation throughout with an

additional suffix to indicate each segment of the run. Actual cable designation

assignments to be determined by Contractor. Add cable designation codes to system

schematic drawings included with Project Record Drawings.

6. Label each terminal strip with a unique identification code in addition to a numerical

label (Cinch MS series) for each terminal. Show terminal strip codes on system

schematic drawings included with Project Record Drawings.

7. Provide adhesive labels on the rear of equipment where cables attach to indicate the

designation of the cable connected at that point.

3.2 CONTRACTOR’S TESTS, SETUPS AND ADJUSTMENTS

A. Verify the following before beginning actual tests and adjustments on the system:



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1. Electronic devices are properly grounded.

2. Powered devices have AC power from the proper circuit and hot, neutral, and ground

conductors are connected correctly.

3. Insulation, and shrink tubing are present where required.

4. Dust, debris, solder splatter, etc. is removed.

5. Cable is dressed, routed, and labeled; connections are consistent with regard to polarity.

B. Grounding System Tests:

1. Measure and record the DC resistance between the technical ground in any equipment

rack or console and the main building ground. Resistance should be at least 0.15 ohms or

less.

2. Temporarily lift the technical ground from the main electrical ground, measure and

record the DC resistance between them. Resistance should be at least 1000 ohms.

3.3 CONTRACTOR TESTING

A. Prior to energizing or testing the system, ensure the following:

1. All product is installed in a proper and safe manner per the manufacturer’s instructions.

2. Insulation and shrink tubing are present where required.

3. Dust, debris, solder splatter, etc. is removed.

4. Cable is dressed, routed, and labeled; connections are consistent with regard to polarity.

5. All labeling has been provided.

6. Temporary facilities and utilities have been properly disconnected, removed and disposed

off-site.

7. All products are neat, clean and unmarred and parts securely attached.

8. All broken work, including glass, raised flooring and supports, ceiling tiles and supports,

walls, doors, etc. have been replaced or properly repaired, and debris cleaned up and

discarded.

9. Electronic devices are properly grounded.

B. Video Systems Test

1. Projected images and screen must be plumb with respect to ceiling line.

2. Video System Tests. Verify performance of all video equipment, components and

systems, as specified herein.

3. Video (signal):

a. S/N (peak to RMS), unweighted DC to 4.2 MHz: 55 dB minimum.

b. Crosstalk, unweighted DC to 4.2 MHz: 45 dB minimum.

c. Frequency Response: Within plus to minus 0.5 dB to 4.2 MHz.

d. Line and Field Tilt: 2% maximum.

e. Differential Gain: 2% maximum.

f. Differential Phase: 2 degrees maximum.

g. Frequency Response: DC to 4.2 MHz within plus or minus 0.5 dB.

C. Video Signal Paths

1. Verify operation from each source device through all switching, amplification and

distribution devices.

D. Control Systems

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2. Verify operational functionality of any wireless user devices.

E. Prior to energizing the system, perform the following tests in compliance with applicable EIA

standards. Record the results of each test in the Project Record Manual and have a copy

available for the Architect during inspection.

1. Test each AC power receptacle with a circuit checker for proper hot, neutral and ground

connections.

2. Measure the impedance of each speaker line leaving the equipment racks. For full range

devices, use a frequency of 1000 Hz, for band limited devices, use a frequency

appropriate for the operating range of the transducer. When documenting the results of

these tests, include the calculated impedances based on number of units on a line and the

size and distance of the run. Correct any field readings that differ more than 20 per cent

from the calculated impedances.

F. Speaker Circuit Verification Test

1. Provide a low level, distinctive test tone to each amplifier input.

2. Turn on one channel of Amplifier #1 and verify that the correct speaker or group of

speakers is operating. Correct any wiring or other problems found.

3. In a similar manner, check each channel of all remaining amplifiers and their respective

speaker circuits.

4. Include the results of the tests in the Project Record Manual.

G. Speaker Polarity Verification Test

1. Use an electronic polarity checker, TEF machine, SMAART PRO, SIM II, or other

similar device to test each reinforcement speaker. All speakers should have the same

relative polarity.

2. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations in conducting the tests.

3. In a similar manner, check all distributed speakers to ensure they have the same polarity.

4. Include the results of the tests in the Project Record Manual.

H. Driver Alignment

1. Adjust the signal delay to each main reinforcement speaker component (high frequency,

mid-bass, low frequency woofer) to ensure proper synchronization between drivers in the

same active loudspeaker cabinet.

2. Using a TEF 20, SMAART PRO, SIM II, or other acceptable time based measurement

system, measure the arrival time of the each bandpass component.

3. Manufacturer suggested times can also be used.

4. Based on the arrival times measured or obtained from the speaker manufacturer, adjust

the delay applied to the each driver to synchronize them with the rest of the cabinet

components. Repeat the test to verify the arrival times of each bandpass are within at least

20 microseconds of each other.

I. Signal Delay Adjustment

1. Adjust the delay to each subsystem to ensure proper synchronization between the main

speakers and the local, delayed speakers.

2. Using a TEF 20, SMAART PRO, SIM II, or other acceptable time based measurement

system, measure the arrival time of the distant signal and then measure the arrival of the

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3. Based on the arrival times measured, adjust the delay applied to the local speakers to

synchronize them with the distant speakers. Repeat the test to verify the delay has been

set to within 1 ms of the arrival of the distant signal.

4. Continue to test and adjust each separate subsystem with a dedicated delay channel.

5. Provide hard-copy printout of each delay adjustment showing first the arrival times with

no delay set and then the result after the delay has been adjusted. Record the settings of

each delay in the Project Record Manual.

J. Amplifier Level Adjustment

1. Adjust the gain of each amplifier to provide a consistent and appropriate volume level

throughout the facility.

2. Begin by connecting a pink noise source to one input of the mixing console. Adjust the

console output to -10 dB on the VU meter.

3. Using one or a small group of upper level reinforcement speakers, adjust the appropriate

amplifiers to achieve 85 dBA in the area covered by the speakers. Use a calibrated sound

level meter to make the measurement.

4. If the test group of speakers employs an active crossover, use a TEF 20, SMAART PRO

or SIM II to balance the spectrum by adjusting the amplifier for each band.

5. Once the initial speakers have been properly adjusted, begin adding the speakers in each

adjacent area and repeating the same adjustments.

6. When a given area or seating level has been completed, move to the next lower area and

repeat the tests and adjustments for that area.

7. Amplifier settings for speakers covering similar seating areas should have the same gain

settings. Investigate and correct any occurrences where an amplifier deviates more than 2

dB from the average.

8. Amplifiers should be set to provide an average of 85 dBA ±1.5 dB throughout each

seating section. Coverage at 4 kHz should be no more than ±2 dB.

9. Record the setting of each amplifier in the Project Record Manual and keep backup

copies of the data file on disk.

K. Headroom Verification Test

1. Once the preceding tests and adjustments have been completed, play a variety of musical

programs through the system.

2. Adjust the console gain to achieve peak output levels of +6 VU on the console meters.

3. Observe if any of the components indicate clipping or less than 3 dB of headroom.

4. Replace the musical program with a steady 1000 Hz sine wave. Connect an oscilloscope

or similar device to selected amplifiers in each portion of the reinforcement system.

5. Increase the output level of the console until the signal displayed on the oscilloscope

begins to show distortion. Record the dB level of the signal from the console and which

component in the chain is creating the distortion in the Project Record Manual.

L. Remote Input Verification Test

1. Using a microphone or portable signal generator, connect to each microphone receptacle

throughout the facility.

2. Verify that the receptacle under test appears at the correct position on the patch bay and is

operating properly.

3. In a similar manner, check all remote tielines and media related lines for correct wiring

and labeling.

M. Emergency Bypass Test



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1. Simulate a fire alarm override signal from the fire control panel.

2. Verify system power sequence shutdown.

N. Broadcast Cabling Test

1. Triax Cable

a. Low Power Tests: Utilize a Gepco TT-22 or equal for test units. Identify any

wiring errors and repair.

b. High Power Test: After low power test, perform a high voltage wiring and cabling

test with a megohmeter (Megger®) to test for the following:

c. Center conductor to inner shield isolation: Test using 2500 volt DC for a period of

not more than 2 seconds and look for high capacitance in the cable. Set the

sensitivity for over-current to 50% setting.

d. Inner shield to outer shield isolation: Test using 2500 volt DC for a period of not

more than 2 seconds. The braid cabling and thin dielectric should exhibit a high

capacitance. This is an important test as most triax cameras are powered over the

two shields. The cameras typically operate between 160 to 240 volts DC or AC.

e. TDR tests:

1) Perform Time Domain Reflectometer (TDR) tests on triax cable to test for

cable irregularities and length.

2) Perform TDR test on the inner conductor and inner shield. Provide test data

in graph form as part of the as built documentation provided to owner.

3) Perform TDR between the inner and outer shields to check for kinks, water

ingress or defects between shields. Provide test data in graph form as part of

the as built documentation provided to owner.

f. Return Loss (RL) Tests:

1) Provide a dual port network analyzer with VSWR bridge and impedance

matching transformers.

2) Sweep cables from 5Mhz to 3GHz.

3) Repair cables that do not meet manufactures Return Loss (RL). Typical

return loss readings for RG-11 triax.

4) From 5Mhz to 850MHz – Minimum of -20dB

5) From 850MHz to 3GHz – Minimum of -15dB

6) Provide test data in graph form as part of the as built documentation

provided to owner. Provide manufacture’s stated Return Loss as part of the

documentation.

g. Sweep Tests:

1) Sweep triax inner conductor and inner shield using a spectrum analyzer with

an internal generator. Provide a triax jumper cable to loop test signal from

tracking generator back to analyzer.

2) Sweep cables up to a minimum of 3GHz. Record the coax loss at 200MHz,

1.5GHz and 3GHz.

2. Video Coax

a. Low Power Tests: Utilize a Gepco TT-22 with Triax to BNC adapters or equal for

test units. Identify any wiring errors and repair.

b. High Power Test: After low power test, perform a high voltage wiring and cabling

test with a megohmeter (Megger®) to test for the following:

1) Center conductor to shield isolation: Test using 2500 volt DC for a period

of not more than 2 seconds and look for high capacitance in the cable. Set

the sensitivity for over-current to 50% setting.

c. TDR tests:



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1) Perform Time Domain Reflectometer (TDR) tests on coax cable to test for

cable irregularities and length.

2) Perform TDR test on the inner conductor and shield. Provide test data in

graph form as part of the as built documentation provided to owner.

d. Or Return Loss (RL) Tests:

1) Provide a dual port network analyzer with VSWR bridge and impedance

matching transformers.

2) Sweep cables from 5Mhz to 3GHz.

3) Repair cables that do not meet manufactures Return Loss (RL). Typical

return loss readings for RG-6 digital coax.

4) From 5MHz to 1.6GHz – Min -21dB

5) From 1.6GHz to 3GHz – Min -20dB

6) Provide test data in graph form as part of the as built documentation

provided to owner. Provide manufacture’s stated Return Loss as part of the

documentation.

7) Sweep Tests:

a) Sweep using a spectrum analyzer with an internal generator. Provide

a coax jumper cable to loop test signal from tracking generator back

to analyzer.

b) Sweep cables up to a minimum of 3GHz. Record the coax loss at

200MHz, 1.5GHz and 3GHz.

3. Audio Cables

a. Test XLR’s and DT-12 (multi-connector) where they are hard split.

b. Test conductors and shield for shorts to building ground.

c. Test for shorts between conductors and shield.

d. Test that cable is wired to industry standard pin 2 high, pin 3 low and pin 1 screen

(shield).

4. Test UTP cable at in accordance with the referenced "Standards". Provide two hard

copies and computer disk of record and printouts of test results.

5. SMFO Cable

a. Extensive testing as these are the primary cables for HD and Slo-motion cameras.

b. Cable Tests:

1) Attenuation testing from both ends

c. SMFO: test at 1310 and 1550 nm

1) Identify any wiring errors

2) Identify any wiring errors

3) Provide hard copies of attenuation tests.

4) Above test reports to include link attenuation = Calculated cable attenuation

+ connector attenuation + splice attenuation

d. OTDR

1) Provide printed copies of the OTDR trace for records. Provide location and

cable number if applicable.

6. Test Results:

a. Coax and Triax Cables:

1) List each video coax and triax cable separately with description and cable

number. Include the measured length of the cable using TDR, return loss

graphs and the measured sweep losses up to 3GHz using the spectrum

analyzer; include the manufactures stated cable loss at 200MHz, 1.5GHz

and 3GHz.

2) Submit graphs of TDR tests for review by the consultant.



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3) The test results show when and where a fault was found.

b. SMFO Cables:

1) List each fiber strand separately with description and cable number. Include

the measured length of the cable using OTDR and power attenuation.

c. Audio Cables:

1) List each cable separately with a description and cable number. Include DT-

12 connector where applicable.

d. The test results show when and where a fault was found.

O. When all the above tests have been completed and the system is ready for inspection, formally

notify the Architect. Include in this notice copies of all data recorded, date each test was

completed and the results of each test.

3.4 TEST EQUIPMENT

A. Provide the following equipment on site for final acceptance testing. Test equipment to be

available for the entire period through final system acceptance unless noted. Prior to start of

testing, provide a list to the Owner of test equipment make and model numbers that will be

used.

1. Dual-trace oscilloscope - 100 MHz bandwidth, 1 mV/cm sensitivity.

2. Sound Level Meter : ANSI S1.4-1971 Type S1A with digital or analog display. Meter to

provide ranges of 40 to 120 dBA.

3. Pink Noise Source - Equal energy per octave bandwidth 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz, +1 dB

(long-term average) at 0 dBm output. Stability: +2 dB per day.

4. Impedance Meter - Capable of testing audio lines at three frequencies, minimum, between

250 Hz and 4k Hz. Measurement Range: 1 ohm to 100 kohms.

5. Multimeter - Measurement range, DC to 20k Hz, 100 mV to 300 V, 10 mA to 10 A.

6. Audio Oscillator: bandwidth 20 Hz to 20k Hz +1 dB at 0 dBm output. Output to be

balanced. Oscillator to include adjustable output level.

7. Ladders and scaffolding necessary to inspect ceiling mounted speakers or clusters.

3.5 ACCEPTANCE

A. Acceptance testing will include operation of each major system and any other components

deemed necessary. Contractor will assist in this testing and provide required test equipment.

Contractor shall provide a technician familiar with installation, available for the entire testing

period, to assist in tests, adjustments, and final modifications. Tools and material required to

make any necessary repairs, corrections, or adjustments shall be furnished by the Contractor.

B. The following procedures will be performed by the Architect on each System:

1. Audio fidelity test: drive the system with pink noise and measure the frequency response

in each 1/3 octave band from 40 Hz to 16k Hz. Verify proper use of parametric filters to

adjust the response of the system (s) to fit the requirements of the space.

2. Control functions shall be checked for proper operation, from controlling devices to

controlled devices.

3. Confirm system has been Adjusted, balanced, and aligned for optimum quality and to

meet the manufacturer's published specifications.

4. Installed and loose equipment will be inventoried for correct quantity.



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5. Any other test on any piece of equipment or system deemed appropriate.

C. In the event the need for further adjustment or work becomes evident during equalization or

acceptance testing, the Contractor will continue his work until the system is acceptable at no

addition to the contract price. If approval is delayed because of defective equipment, or failure

of equipment or installation to meet the requirements of these specifications, the Contractor will

pay for additional time and expenses of the Architect at the Architect's standard rate in effect at

that time, during any extension of the acceptance testing period.


A. Provide eight hours instruction to Owner designated personnel on the use and operation of the

System, scheduled as three separate sessions, by an instructor fully knowledgeable and qualified

in system operation. The Project Record Documents should be complete and on site at the time

of this instruction.

B. Be present at the first two formal uses of the system.