ITS LOWERING DEVICE

Effective Date: 09/09/2015

Document Identifier: CM-641-2.2-01

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FDOT Traffic Engineering Research Laboratory (TERL) ITS Lowering Device Compliance Matrix	By signing this form, the applicant declares that he/she has read and understands the provisions of Section 641 of the FDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction and all implemented modifications. The requirements listed on this matrix are derived from Section 641, and are the basis for determining a product’s compliance and its acceptability for use on Florida’s roads.

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ID No	Section	Requirement	Item Comply? (Yes/No)	Comments (Applicant must provide information as indicated)	TERL Evaluation Method
1	641-2.2	Lowering device is permanently marked with manufacturer name or trademark, model or part number, date of manufacture and serial number.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
2	Lowering device provides electrical connections between the control cabinet and the equipment installed on the lowering device without reducing the function or effectiveness of the equipment.	Provide a statement of conformance in this field.	Compliance Matrix Review
3	Lowering device system support arm is capable of withstanding service tension and shear up to 1 kip minimum.	Provide product literature, specifications, user manual, or similar information that shows the product meets this requirement.	Document Review
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4	Lowering device includes a disconnect unit and power, data, and video cables (as applicable) for connecting equipment; a divided support arm, pole attachment provisions, a rotatable pole-top tenon, and a pole-top junction box.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
5	All external components are made of corrosion-resistant materials that are powder-coated, galvanized, or otherwise protected from the environment.	Provide product literature, specifications, user manual, or similar information that shows the product meets this requirement.	Document Review
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6	All finished castings have a smooth finish free from cracks, blow-holes, shrinks, and other flaws.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
7	All roller fairlead frames are corrosion resistant stainless steel or aluminum. All pulleys have sealed, self-lubricated or oil-tight bearings, or sintered bronze bushings.	Provide statement of conformance from supplier that shows the product meets this requirement.	Document Review
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8	Lowering device is provided with a minimum of 100 feet of composite power and signal cable prewired to the lowering device at the factory.	Provide product literature, specifications, user manual, or similar information that shows the product meets this requirement.	Document Review and Physical Inspection
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9	Prewired cable is not spliced.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
10	Lowering device is designed to withstand the design wind speeds defined in the Department’s Structures Manual.	Provide product literature, specifications, user manual, or similar information that shows the product meets this requirement.	Document Review
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11	641-2.2.1	Lowering device includes an equipment connection box.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
12	Equipment connection box includes a 1.5 inch National Pipe Thread (NPT) pipe connection point for attaching a camera.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
13	Equipment connection box has an ingress protection rating of no less than IP55.	Provide product literature, specifications, user manual, or similar information that shows the product meets this requirement.	Document Review
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14	641-2.2.2	Disconnect unit has a minimum load capacity of 600 pounds with a 4:1 safety factor and is capable of securely holding the lowering device and any installed equipment.	Provide product literature, specifications, user manual, or similar information that shows the product meets this requirement.	Document Review
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15	The fixed and movable components have a stainless steel or aluminum locking mechanism between them.	Provide statement of conformance from supplier that shows the product meets this requirement.	Document Review
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16	At least two mechanical latches for the movable assembly are provided.	Provide product literature, specifications, user manual, or similar information that shows the product meets this requirement.	Document Review and Physical Inspection
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17	All load is transferred from the lowering cable to the mechanical latches when the system is in the latched position.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
18	641-2.2.2.1	Disconnect unit housing unit is weather-proof with an ingress protection rating of no less than IP55.	Provide product literature, specifications, user manual, or similar information that shows the product meets this requirement.	Document Review
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19	641-2.2.2.2	Modular, self-aligning and self-adjusting female and male socket contact halves are provided in the connector block.	Provide product literature, specifications, user manual, or similar information that shows the product meets this requirement.	Document Review and Physical Inspection
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20	Lowering device is equipped with enough contacts to permit operation of all required functions of the camera, up to a maximum of 20 contacts with at least two spare contacts.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
21	Contact connections between the fixed and movable lowering device components are capable of passing EIA-232, EIA-422, EIA-485, and Ethernet data signals and 1 volt peak to peak (Vp-p) video signals, as well as 120 VAC, 9-24 VAC, and 9-48 VDC power.	Provide product literature, specifications, user manual, or similar information that shows the product meets this requirement.	Document Review and Functional Inspection
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22	Lowering device connections are capable of carrying the signals, voltages, and current required by the devices connected to them under full load conditions.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Functional Inspection
23	Documentation showing pin assignment is submitted for approval.	Provide product literature, specifications, user manual, or similar information that shows the product meets this requirement.	Document Review
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24	All hardware is corrosion-resistant stainless steel.	Provide statement of conformance from hardware supplier that shows the product meets this requirement.	Document Review
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25	Male contacts used for grounding mate first and break last.	Provide product literature, specifications, user manual, or similar information that shows the product meets this requirement.	Document Review and Physical Inspection
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26	All contacts and connectors are self-aligning and self-adjusting mechanical systems.	Provide product literature, specifications, user manual, or similar information that shows the product meets this requirement.	Document Review and Physical Inspection
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27	A spring-assisted contact assembly is provided to maintain constant pressure on the contacts when the device is in the latched position.	Provide product literature, specifications, user manual, or similar information that shows the product meets this requirement.	Document Review
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28	Connector pins are made of brass- or gold-plated nickel, or gold-plated copper.	Provide statement of conformance from hardware supplier that shows the product meets this requirement.	Document Review
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29	The current-carrying male and female contacts are a minimum of 0.09 inch in diameter and firmly affixed to the connector block.	Provide product literature, specifications, user manual, or similar information that shows the product meets this requirement.	Document Review and Physical Inspection
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30	Mated connectors do not allow water penetration.	Provide a statement of conformance in this field.	Compliance Matrix Review and Physical Inspection
31	641-2.2.3	Lowering tool is portable, and made of a corrosion resistant metal-frame. The winch and cable have a combined weight less than 35 lbs and is capable of securely supporting itself and the load. The assembly includes a quick release cable connector, and a torque limiter that will prevent over-tensioning of the lowering cable.	Provide product literature, specifications, user manual, or similar information that shows the product meets this requirement.	Document Review
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32	The lowering tool can be powered using a half-inch chuck, variable-speed reversible industrial-duty electric drill. An adapter with a clutch mechanism and torque limiter is provided for use with a drill.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
33	The winch assembly has a minimum drum size width of 3.75 inch and a positive braking mechanism to secure the cable reel during raising and lowering operations, and to prevent freewheeling.	Provide product literature, specifications, user manual, or similar information that shows the product meets this requirement.	Document Review
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34	The lowering cable winds evenly on the winch drum during operation.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
35	A manual winch handle that incorporates a non-shear pin type torque limiter, can be used repeatedly and will prevent damage to the lowering system is provided.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
36	A minimum of one lowering tool and any additional tools required to operate lowering device are provided.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
37	641-2.2.4	Lowering cable has a minimum diameter of 0.125 inch.	Provide product literature, specifications, user manual, or similar information that shows the product meets this requirement.	Document Review
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38	Lowering cable is stainless steel type 316 aircraft type (7 strands x 19 gauge), with a minimum breaking strength of 1,760 lbs.	Provide statement of conformance from hardware supplier that shows the product meets this requirement.	Document Review
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39	Lowering cable assembly (as installed with thimble and crimps on one end and a cable clamp inside the latch on the lowering device end), has a minimum breaking strength of 1,760 lbs.	Provide product literature, specifications, user manual, or similar information that shows the product meets this requirement.	Document Review
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40	All lowering cable accessories, such as connecting links, have a minimum workload rating that meets or exceeds that of the lowering cable.	Provide a statement of conformance in this field.	Compliance Matrix Review
41	Prefabricated components for the lift unit support system prevent the lifting cable from contacting the power or video cables.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
42	641-2.2.5	All wiring meets NEC requirements	Provide product literature, specifications, user manual, or similar information that shows the product meets this requirement.	Document Review
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The following compliance matrix criteria are for external-mount lowering systems for use on existing structures
43	641-2.2.6	The system includes an upper mounting/junction box, winch assembly and all external conduit and cabling necessary for mounting to existing structures	Provide product literature, specifications, user manual, or similar information that shows the product meets this requirement.	Document Review
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44	A NEMA 4 rated lower lockable pole-mounted cabinet is provided, constructed of corrosion resistant 5052 sheet aluminum with a minimum thickness of 1/8 inch, to house the winch assembly	Provide product literature, specifications, user manual, or similar information that shows the product meets this requirement.	Document Review
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45	The winch cabinet allows unobstructed operation of the winch, access for servicing, and sufficient clear area for operation of the winch manually and with an electric drill.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Functional Inspection
46	The outside surface of the cabinet must have a smooth, uniform natural aluminum finish.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
47	All inside and outside edges of the winch cabinet must be free of burrs, and all welds must be neatly formed, free of cracks, blow holes, and other irregularities.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
48	Cabinet hinges is vandal resistant and constructed of 14 gauge diameter stainless steel or 1/8 inch diameter aluminum with stainless steel hinge pins.	Provide product literature, specifications, user manual, or similar information that shows the product meets this requirement.	Document Review
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49	The cabinet door is double flanged and include neoprene closed-cell gaskets permanently secured on the interior door surfaces that contact the door opening.	Provide product literature, specifications, user manual, or similar information that shows the product meets this requirement.	Document Review
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50	The cabinet door does not sag.	Provide product literature, specifications, user manual, or similar information that shows the product meets this requirement.	Physical Inspection
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51	The cabinet includes a pin tumbler lock keyed for use with a No. 2 key and two keys.	Provide product literature, specifications, user manual, or similar information that shows the product meets this requirement.	Physical Inspection
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52	The cabinet door handle includes a lock hasp that will accommodate a padlock with a 7/16 inch diameter shackle.	Provide product literature, specifications, user manual, or similar information that shows the product meets this requirement.	Document Review
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53	The upper mounting/junction box includes a maintenance access door with captive attachment hardware.	Provide product literature, specifications, user manual, or similar information that shows the product meets this requirement.	Document Review
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54	All necessary mounting hardware, conduits, standoffs, and conduit mounts required for a complete and functional system is provided.	Provide product literature, specifications, user manual, or similar information that shows the product meets this requirement.	Physical Inspection
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55	External conduit is galvanized schedule 40 with NPT threads, has a minimum ID of 3 inches at the lower winch cabinet entrance, and allows the lowering cable to wind evenly on the winch drum without binding.	Provide product literature, specifications, user manual, or similar information that shows the product meets this requirement.	Document Review
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56	All conduit couplings and connections between the pole-mounted cabinet and upper mounting/junction box are watertight.	Provide product literature, specifications, user manual, or similar information that shows the product meets this requirement.	Document Review
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