SIGNAL PRIORITY AND PREEMPTION SYSTEM

Effective Date: 08/25/2014

Document Identifier: CM-663-1-01

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FDOT Traffic Engineering Research Laboratory (TERL) Signal Priority and Preemption System Compliance Matrix	By signing this form, the applicant declares that he/she has read and understands the provisions of Section 663 of the FDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction and all implemented modifications. The requirements listed on this matrix are derived from Section 663, 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 signal priority and preemption systems
1	663-1	Signal preemption system recognizes and responds to the priority of each user.	Provide a statement of conformance in this field.	Compliance Matrix Review
2	663-2	Signal priority and preemption system equipment utilizes optical, GPS, or radio frequency based technologies.	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	663-2.1	In-vehicle equipment operates without requiring any action from the vehicle operator or occupants once power is applied.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
4	663-2.1.1	System is secure and restricts configuration and operation to authorized users and vehicles only.	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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5	663-2.1.2	System can assign a unique identifier for each authorized vehicle and can associate the identifier with vehicle information such as vehicle classification (e.g., fire, police, rescue, transit), owner/operator, and priority level.	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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6	663-2.1.3	System allows authorized local and remote users to set and read all user-programmable features as well as retrieve data collected by the system.	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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7	All computer software required to configure, operate, and maintain the system is provided at no cost to the Department.	Provide a statement of conformance in this field.	Compliance Matrix Review
8	663-2.1.4	Hardware installed in the field cabinet stores a record of events, including time, vehicle ID, class, priority level, and approaching direction for all vehicles detected.	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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9	The log operates on a first-in, first out (FIFO) principle with a minimum capacity of 5,000 events.	Provide product literature, specifications, user manual,or similar information that shows the product meets this requirement.	Document Review
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10	663-2.1.5	The priority and preemption system is capable of detecting and identifying multiple authorized vehicles at various ranges up to 2,500 feet.	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	The system can determine the approaching direction of authorized vehicles.	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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12	The detection range and programming of emergency (high priority) and transit signal (low priority) preemption is adjustable from within the traffic signal cabinet. High priority calls override low priority calls.	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	The system services preemption calls with equal priority on a first-come, first-served basis.	Provide product literature, specifications, user manual,or similar information that shows the product meets this requirement.	Document Review
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14	663-2.2	The priority and preemption system is compatible with NEMA TS 1, NEMA TS 2, Type 170, and Type 2070 traffic signal controllers and their respective cabinets.	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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15	The system provides calls to the controller via the input file and detector rack.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Functional Inspection
16	The system includes two channel or four channel detector card units compatible with NEMA TS 2-2003 v02.06.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
17	The system includes a shelf mount option.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
18	The system can provide emergency preemption (high priority) and transit signal (low priority) preemption calls to the controller.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Functional Inspection
19	Detectors include programmable timers that allow the operator to configure detector call extension as well as limit the length of channel output calls.	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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20	Channel outputs deliver a constant signal for high priority preemption activation and a pulsed output for low priority preemption activation. Inputs and outputs are optically isolated.	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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21	663-2.2.1	Serial ports support data rates up to 115 kbps; error detection procedures utilizing parity bits (i.e., none, even, and odd); and stop bits (1 or 2).	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	Serial interface ports are RJ-45 connectors, D-sub connectors, or screw terminals.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
23	663-2.2.2	Local area network (LAN) connections support the requirements detailed in the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.3 Standard for 10/100 Ethernet connections.	Provide product literature, specifications, user manual,or similar information that shows the product meets this requirement.	Document Review
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24	LAN connector complies with applicable Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) and Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) 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 all optical preemption detectors
25	663-2.3	Optical preemption detector responds to light impulses generated from a visible or infrared light source.	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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The following compliance matrix criteria are for all radio and GPS preemption modules
26	663-2.4	Radio/GPS preemption system includes radio/GPS modules that transmit a beacon signal and receive data transmitted by Radio/GPS vehicle equipment.	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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The following compliance matrix criteria are for all signal priority and preemption systems
27	663-2.5	Equipment is permanently marked with manufacturer name or trademark, part number, and date of manufacture or serial number.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
28	Every conductive contact surface or pin is gold-plated or made of a noncorrosive, conductive metal.	Provide product literature, specifications, user manual,or similar information that shows the product meets this requirement.	Document Review
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29	Self-tapping screws are not used on the exterior of the assembly.	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	All external parts are made of corrosion-resistant materials, such as plastic, stainless steel, anodized aluminum, brass, or gold-plated metal.	Provide product literature, specifications, user manual,or similar information that shows the product meets this requirement.	Document Review
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31	Detector cards include indicators for power and vehicle detection as well as a test switch that can be used to manually generate detector calls that the system provides during normal operations.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical and Functional Inspection
32	663-2.6	Equipment operates on a nominal voltage of 120 volts alternating current (VAC). If the device requires operating voltages other than 120 VAC the appropriate voltage converter is supplied.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Functional Inspection
33	663-2.7	Electronics perform all required functions during and after being subjected to the environmental testing procedures described in NEMA TS 2, Sections 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, section 7.2.	Document Review
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34	Detectors and detector connections that are exposed to the elements are weatherproof and designed for outdoor use.	Provide product literature, specifications, user manual,or similar information that shows the product meets this requirement.	Document Review
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