RECTANGULAR RAPID FLASHING BEACON

Effective Date: 08/20/2018

Document Identifier: CM-654-2.2-01

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FDOT Traffic Engineering Research Laboratory (TERL) Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) Compliance Matrix	By signing this form, the applicant declares that he/she has read and understands the provisions of Section 654 of the FDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction and all implemented modifications. The requirements listed on this matrix are derived from Section 654, 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
The following compliance matrix criteria are for all RRFBs
1	654-2.2	RRFB include two rapidly and alternately flashed rectangular yellow indications having LED-array based pulsing light sources.	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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2	Each rectangular yellow indication is a minimum of five inches wide by two inches high.	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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3	The two RRFB indications shall be aligned horizontally, with the longer dimension horizontal and with a minimum space between the two indications of approximately 7 inches measured from inside edge of one indication to inside edge of the other indication.	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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4	654-2.2.1	Standard RRFB assemblies must be used to supplement W11-2 (Pedestrian), S1-1 (School), or W11-15 (Trail) crossing warning sign with a diagonal downward arrow (W16-7p) plaque and a single column ground sign post. Use attachment hardware in accordance with Index 11860.	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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5	Mast arm mounted RRFB assemblies includes a W11-2 or S1-1 sign and attachment hardware. Use attachment hardware in accordance with Section 659.	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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6	The outside edges of the RRFB indications, including any housings, do not project beyond the outside edges of the W11-2, S1-1, or W11-15 sign.	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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7	654-2.2.2	The light intensity of the yellow indications meets the minimum specifications of Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) standard J595 for Class 1 (Directional Flashing Optical Warning Devices for Authorized Emergency, Maintenance, and Service Vehicles) dated January 2005. Ensure RRFB assemblies are capable of automatically dimming to reduce brightness of the LEDs at nighttime.	Provide a third party test report that demonstrates compliance with this requirement. The test report must meet the requirements of FDOT Product Certification Handbook (PCH), section 7.2.	Document Review and Functional Inspection
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8	The flash rate of each individual yellow indication, as applied over the full on-off sequence of a flashing period of the indication, shall not be between 5 and 30 flashes per second.	Provide a third party test report that demonstrates compliance with this requirement. The test report must meet the requirements of FDOT Product Certification Handbook (PCH), section 7.2.	Document Review
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9	654-2.2.2.2	When activated, the two yellow indications in each RRFB shall have a flash rate of 75 flashes per minute using the following sequence: left side beacon on for 50 milliseconds (msec), both beacons off for 50 msec, right side beacon on for 50 msec, both beacons off for 50 msec, left side beacon on for 50 msec, both beacons off for 50 msec, right side beacon on for 50 msec, both beacons off for 50 msec, both beacons on for 50 msec, both beacons off for 50 msec, both beacons on for 50 msec, both beacons off for 250 msec.	Provide a third party test report that demonstrates compliance with this requirement. The test report must meet the requirements of FDOT Product Certification Handbook (PCH), section 7.2.	Document Review and Functional Inspection
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The following compliance matrix criteria are for all RRFBs
10	654-2.2.3	RRFB includes a pedestrian pushbutton for activation.	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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11	RRFB includes passive detection.	Provide product literature, specifications, user manual, or similar information if passive detection is provided. Passive detection is an optional feature and not a minimum requirement.	Document Review and Functional Inspection
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12	RRFB ceases flashing at a predetermined time after pedestrian actuation.	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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13	If the RRFB includes passive detection of pedestrians in the crosswalk, the assembly must cease flashing after the pedestrian clears the crosswalk.	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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14	The duration of the predetermined period is programmable.	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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15	The timer that controls flashing automatically resets each time a pedestrian call is received.	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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16	All RRFBs associated with a single crosswalk (including those with an overhead or advance crossing sign, if used) are synchronized and simultaneously commence and cease flashing.	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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17	RRFB includes an instruction sign with the legend PUSH BUTTON TO TURN ON WARNING LIGHTS mounted adjacent to or integral with each pedestrian pushbutton.	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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18	A confirmation light directed at and visible to pedestrians in the crosswalk is installed integral to the RRFB or push button to give confirmation that the RRFB is in operation.	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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19	654-2.4	Cabinets used as part of the midblock crosswalk enhancement assembly meet the applicable criteria of Section 676.	Provide product literature, specifications, user manual,or similar information that shows the product meets this requirement. Alternately, provide the APL number if the cabinet is APL listed.	Document Review
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20	All housings other than approved cabinets are powder coat painted dull black (Federal Standard 595A-37038) with a reflectance value not exceeding 25 percent as measured by American Society for Testing and Material (ASTM) E1347.	Provide a statement of conformance in this field.	Compliance Matrix Review
21	Cabinets and housings prevent unauthorized access.	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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22	Pole-mount assemblies allow installation on 4.5 inch outer diameter posts.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
23	All assembly hardware including nuts, bolts, screws, and locking washers less than 5/8 inch in diameter, is Type 304 or 316 passivated stainless steel and meets the requirements of ASTM F593 and ASTM F594.	Provide statement of conformance from hardware supplier that shows the product meets this requirement.	Document Review
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24	All assembly hardware greater than or equal to 5/8 inch in diameter is galvanized.	Provide statement of conformance from hardware supplier that shows the product meets this requirement.	Document Review
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25	Carbon steel bolts, studs and threaded rod meet ASTM A307 and all structural bolts meet ASTM A325.	Provide statement of conformance from hardware supplier that shows the product meets this requirement.	Document Review
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26	654-2.5	Equipment operates on solar power or a nominal voltage of 120 VAC.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
The following compliance matrix criteria are for AC powered RRFBs
27	If the device requires operating voltages of less than 120 VAC, the appropriate voltage converter is supplied.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
The following compliance matrix criteria are for solar powered RRFBs
28	Solar powered systems are designed to operate for minimum of 100 activations per day and provide 10 days of continuous operation without sunlight.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Functional Inspection
29	Solar powered system automatically charges batteries and prevents over-charging and over-discharging.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Functional Inspection
30	Solar powered system includes a charge indicator and AC/DC battery charger.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
The following compliance matrix criteria are for all RRFBs
31	654-2.6	All electronic assemblies operate as specified during and after being subjected to the transients, temperature, voltage, humidity, vibration, and shock tests described in NEMA TS2, 2.2.7, 2.2.8, and 2.2.9.	Provide a third party test report that demonstrates compliance with this requirement. The test report must meet the requirements of FDOT Product Certification Handbook (PCH), section 7.2.	Document Review
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32	Electronics meets Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Title 47, Subpart B, Section 15. The optical portion of the housing shall be sealed to provide an IP-67 rating.	Provide a third party test report that demonstrates compliance with this requirement. The test report must meet the requirements of FDOT PCH, section 7.2.	Document Review
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