DYNAMIC MESSAGE SIGN

Effective Date: 01/17/2018

Document Identifier: CM-700-4.1.1-01

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FDOT Traffic Engineering Research Laboratory (TERL) Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) Compliance Matrix	By signing this form, the applicant declares that he/she has read and understands the provisions of Section 700 of the FDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction and all implemented modifications. The requirements listed on this matrix are derived from Section 700, 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 front access DMS
1	700-4.1.1	Front access sign meets the requirements of National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) TS4 2016, section 3.2.5.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
The following compliance matrix criteria are for walk-in DMS
2	700-4.1.2	Walk-in sign meets the requirements of NEMA TS4 2016, section 3.2.7.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
The following compliance matrix criteria are for embedded DMS
3	700-4.1.3	Embedded dynamic message sign (DMS) can be mounted to Ground Traffic Signs, Overhead Traffic Signs, or Overhead Cantilever Traffic Signs.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
The following compliance matrix criteria are for all DMS
4	700-4.2	The external skin of the sign housing is constructed of aluminum alloy 5052 H32. This external skin is a minimum of 0.125 inch thick for walk-in DMS and 0.090 inch thick for front access and embedded DMS.	Provide a drawing that details the design and material used for construction.	Document Review
Indicate the drawing number(s) and location of requested information in submittal.
5	The interior structure is constructed of aluminum.	Provide a drawing that details the design and material used for construction.	Document Review
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6	No internal frame connections or external skin attachments rely on adhesive bonding or rivets.	Provide a drawing that details the design and material used for construction.	Document Review and Physical Inspection
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7	Sign enclosure meets the requirements of NEMA TS4 2016, section 3.1.1.	Provide a first or third-party test report that demonstrates the sign meets the requirements of NEMA 250. The test report must meet the requirements of FDOT Product Certification Handbook (PCH), section 7.2.	Document Review
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8	All drain holes and other openings in the sign housing are screened to prevent the entrance of insects and small animals.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
9	Sign housing complies with the fatigue resistance requirements of the fifth edition (2001) American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires, and Traffic Signals with current addendums.	Provide structural calculations (hardcopy and electronic copy) that are signed and sealed by a Florida P.E.	Document Review
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10	DMS is designed and constructed for continuous usage of at least 20 years.	Indicate how this requirement is met.	Document Review
11	Sign assembly is designed in accordance with the FDOT Structures Manual, including a wind load of 150 mph.	Provide structural calculations (hardcopy and electronic copy) that are signed and sealed by a Florida P.E.	Document Review
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12	Top of the housing includes multiple galvanized or stainless steel lifting eyebolts or equivalent hoisting points positioned such that the sign remains level when lifted.	Provide a drawing that details the design and material used for construction.	Document Review and Physical Inspection
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13	The hoist points and sign frame allow the sign to be shipped, handled, and installed without damage.	Provide a drawing that details the design and material used for construction.	Document Review and Physical Inspection
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14	All assembly hardware, including nuts, bolts, screws, and locking washers less than 5/8 inch in diameter, are type 304 or 316 passivated stainless steel and meet the requirements of American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) F 593 and ASTM F 594. All assembly hardware greater than or equal to 5/8 inch in diameter is galvanized and meets the requirements of ASTM A 307.	Provide a drawing, a bill of materials, or similar documentation that details all assembly hardware used.	Document Review
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15	All exterior, excluding the sign face, and all interior housing surfaces are a natural aluminum mill finish.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
16	Sign is fabricated, welded, and inspected in accordance with the requirements of the current American National Standard Institute/American Welding Society (ANSI/AWS) Structural Welding Code-Aluminum.	Provide ANSI/AWS welding certificates or equivalent.	Document Review
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17	Sign housing meets the requirements of NEMA TS4 2016, section 3.2.8 for convenience outlets.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
The following compliance matrix criteria are for walk-in DMS
18	700-4.2.1	All exterior seams and joints, except the finish-coated face pieces, are continuously welded using an inert gas welding method.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
19	There are no more than three seams on the top of the housing. Exterior housing panel material is stitch welded to the internal structural members forming a unitized structure.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
20	Exterior housing panel material is stitch welded to the internal structural members forming a unitized structure.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
21	Exterior mounting assemblies are fabricated from aluminum alloy 6061-T6 extrusions and are a minimum of 0.1875 inch thick.	Provide a drawing that details the design and material used for construction.	Document Review and Physical Inspection
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22	A minimum of three 6061-T6 structural aluminum Z members are included on the rear of the sign housing in accordance with the Standard Plans. These structural members run parallel to the top and bottom of the sign housing and are each a single piece of material that spans the full length of the sign.	Provide a drawing that details the design and material used for construction.	Document Review and Physical Inspection
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23	Structural members are attached to the internal framework of the sign.	Provide a drawing that details the design.	Document Review and Physical Inspection
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24	Hoist points are attached directly to structural frame members by the sign manufacturer.	Provide a drawing that details the design and material used for construction.	Document Review and Physical Inspection
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25	Access to the housing is provided through an access door meeting the requirements of NEMA TS4 2016, section 3.2.7.1.	Provide a statement of conformance that the door, when opened will not deform in a 64.4km/hr wind gust.	Document Review and Physical Inspection
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26	Access door includes a keyed tumbler lock and a door handle with a hasp for a padlock.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
27	Door includes a closed-cell neoprene gasket and stainless steel hinges.	Provide a drawing or equivalent documentation that details the design and material used for construction.	Document Review and Physical Inspection
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28	Sign housing meets the requirements of NEMA TS4 2016, section 3.2.7.3 for service lighting.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
29	If incandescent lamps are provided, they are fully enclosed in heavy-duty shatterproof, protective fixtures with aluminum housing and base, a porcelain socket, and clear glass inner cover; all removable components are secured with set screws. If fluorescent lamps are provided, they are fitted with protective guards.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
30	Sign housing includes emergency lighting that automatically illuminates the interior in the event of a power outage.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical and Functional Inspection
31	Emergency lighting is capable of operation without power for at least 90 minutes.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Functional Inspection
32	700-4.2.1.1	Walk-in DMS has a work area meeting the requirements of NEMA TS4 2016, section 3.2.7.2.	Provide a statement of conformance that the walk way meets the loading requirements specified in NEMA TS4 2016, section 3.2.7.2.	Document Review and Physical Inspection
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33	All edges of the walkway are finished to eliminate sharp edges or protrusions.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
The following compliance matrix criteria are for front access and embedded DMS
34	700-4.2.2	Sign meets the requirements of NEMA TS4 2016, section 3.2.5 and section 3.2.6. Specialized tools or excessive force is not required to access the sign.	Provide a statement of conformance that the access panel assembly in the opened position can withstand a 48.3km/hr wind.	Document Review and Physical Inspection
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The following compliance matrix criteria are for all DMS
35	700-4.2.3	Sign face meets the requirements of NEMA TS4 2016, section 3.1.3.	Provide first-party accelerated testing or calculations using data from the display properties test to demonstrate the front face material will not preclude ongoing conformity to NEMA TS4 section 5 for the life of the sign. Provide a statement with an explanation of conformance that condensation or frost accumulation in front of the pixels does not inhibit legibility of the display.	Document Review and Physical Inspection
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36	All sign face surfaces are finished with a matte black coating system which meets or exceeds American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) Specification No. 2605.	Provide product literature from the coating manufacturer that indicates conformance with AAMA specification No. 2605.	Document Review
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37	Certification that the sign face parts are coated with the prescribed thickness is provided.	Provide a statement of conformance in this field.	Compliance Matrix Review
38	Sign face includes a contrast border that meets the requirements of NEMA TS4 2016, section 3.1.6, unless sign is an embedded DMS.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
The following compliance matrix criteria are for walk-in DMS
39	700-4.2.3.1	There are no exposed fasteners on the housing face. Display modules can be easily and rapidly removed from within the sign without disturbing adjacent display modules.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
The following compliance matrix criteria are for front access and embedded DMS
40	700-4.2.3.2	Exposed fasteners on the housing face are the same color and finish as the housing face. All fasteners used on the housing face are captive.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
The following compliance matrix criteria are for all DMS with external fascia panels or lens panel assemblies
41	700-4.2.3.3	External fascia panels are constructed using aluminum and are finished with a matte black coating system that meets or exceeds AAMA Specification No. 2605.	Provide product literature that describes the design of the fascia panels and product literature from the coating manufacturer that indicates conformance with AAMA specification No. 2605.	Document Review
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42	700-4.2.3.4	Lens panel assemblies are modular, removable, and interchangeable without misalignment of the lens panel and the light-emitting diode (LED) pixels	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
43	Lens panel assembly consists of an environmental shielding layer coating to protect and seal the LEDs and internal electronics. Coating is a minimum 90% ultraviolet (UV) opaque.	Provide product literature that describes environmental shielding and coatings.	Document Review and Physical Inspection
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44	Lens panel has a matte black coating that meets or exceeds AAMA Specification No. 2605.	Provide product literature from the coating manufacturer that indicates conformance with AAMA specification No. 2605.	Document Review
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45	Lens panel includes a mask constructed of 0.080 inch minimum thickness aluminum.	Provide drawings of the lens panel that indicate the material used and thickness.	Document Review
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46	Mask is perforated to provide an aperture for each pixel on the display module and apertures do not block the LED output at the required viewing angle.	Provide a first or third-party display properties test report that demonstrates the apertures do not block the LED output (intensity and chromaticity) at the required viewing angle. The test report must meet the requirements of FDOT PCH, section 7.2.	Document Review and Physical Inspection
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The following compliance matrix criteria are for all DMS
47	700-4.2.4	Ventilation system meets the requirements of NEMA TS4 2016, section 3.1.2.	Provide a drawing or equivalent documentation that details the design and materials used for construction.	Document Review
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48	Air drawn into the sign is filtered upon entry. Ventilation system is automatically tested once each day; it may be tested on command from remote and local control access locations.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical and Functional Inspection
49	Sign includes a sensor or a sensor assembly to monitor airflow volume to predict the need for a filter change.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Functional Inspection
50	The ventilation system fans have a 100,000-hour, L10 life rating.	Provide documentation that confirms the ventilation fans meet the requirement.	Document Review
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The following compliance matrix criteria are for walk-in DMS
51	700-4.2.4.1	Sign includes a fail-safe ventilation subsystem with a snap disk thermostat preset at 130°F that is independent of the sign controller.	Provide product literature, specifications, user manual,or similar information that shows the product meets this requirement.	Document Review
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52	If the sign housing’s interior reaches 130°F, the thermostat overrides the normal ventilation system, bypassing the sign controller and turning on all fans, which will remain on until the internal sign housing temperature falls to 115°F.	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 DMS
53	700-4.2.5	Sign controller continuously measures and monitors the temperature sensors.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Functional Inspection
54	Sign will blank when a critical temperature is exceeded and will report this event when polled.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Functional Inspection
55	Remote and local computers can read all temperature measurements from the sign controller.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Functional Inspection
56	700-4.2.6	Humidity sensor is not a humidistat and detects from 0 to 100% relative humidity in 1% or smaller increments. Sensor will operate and survive in 0 to 100% relative humidity, with an accuracy that is better than plus or minus 5% relative humidity.	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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57	700-4.2.7	Sign meets the requirements of NEMA TS4 2016, section 9.1.3. Photo sensors provide accurate ambient light condition information to the sign controller for automatic light intensity adjustment.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Functional Inspection
58	Automatic adjustment of the LED driving waveform duty cycle occurs in small enough increments that the sign’s brightness changes smoothly, with no perceivable brightness change between adjacent levels.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Functional Inspection
59	Stray headlights shining on the photoelectric sensor at night do not cause LED brightness changes.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Functional Inspection
60	The brightness and color of each pixel is uniform over the sign’s entire face within a 30-degree viewing angle in all lighting conditions.	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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61	700-4.3	Display modules are manufactured by one source and fully interchangeable throughout the manufacturer’s sign system(s).	Indicate the manufacturer of the display modules in this field.	Compliance Matrix Review
62	Removal or replacement of a complete display module or LED board can be accomplished without the use of special tools.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Functional Inspection
63	Display modules contain the solid-state electronics needed to control pixel data and read pixel status.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Functional Inspection
64	Sign has a full matrix display area as defined in NEMA TS4 2016, Section 1.6.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
65	700-4.3.1	LED lamps have a minimum viewing angle of 30 degrees.	Provide a first or third-party display properties test report that demonstrates the pixels have a minimum viewing angle of 30 degrees. The test report must meet the requirements of FDOT PCH, section 7.2.	Document Review
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66	All pixels in all signs in a project, including operational support supplies, will have equal color and on-axis intensity.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Document Review
67	Sign display meets the luminance requirements of NEMA TS4 2016, section 5.4, for light emitting signs connected at full power.	Provide a first or third-party display properties test report that demonstrates the display meets the requirements of NEMA TS4 2016, section 5.4 for light emitting signs connected at full power. The report must contain the intensity and chromaticity values (at one degree intervals within the required viewing angle) for colors supported by the sign. For full color signs, the colors include: white, red, green, blue, yellow, and orange. Chromaticity plots must be included showing where the sign’s colors are located in relation to the NEMA requirements and 23 CFR Part 655, table 1. The test report must meet the requirements of FDOT PCH, section 7.2.	Document Review
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68	Amber displays produce an overall luminous intensity of at least 9200 candelas per square meter when operating at 100% intensity.	Provide a first or third-party display properties test report that demonstrates the sign meets this requirement. The test report must meet the requirements of FDOT PCH, section 7.2.	Document Review
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69	LED manufacturer demonstrates testing and binning according to the International Commission on Illumination (CIE) 127 (1997) standard.	Provide a statement from the LED manufacturer that they meet this requirement.	Document Review
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70	All LEDs operate within the LED manufacturer’s recommendations for typical forward voltage, peak pulsed forward current, and other ratings. Component ratings are not exceeded under any operating condition.	Provide product literature, specifications, user manual,or similar information that shows the product meets this requirement.	Document Review
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71	Pixel test provided as a form of status feedback to the transportation management center (TMC) from the local sign controller.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Functional Inspection
72	Operational status of each pixel in the sign can be automatically tested once a day.	Provide product literature, specifications, user manual,or similar information that shows the product meets this requirement.	Document Review
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73	Pixel status test determines the functional status of the pixel as defined by the pixel Failure Status object in National Transportation Communications for ITS Protocol (NTCIP) 1203v02.39 and does not affect the displayed message for more than half a second.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Functional Inspection
74	LEDs are individually mounted directly on a printed circuit board (PCB).	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
75	700-4.3.2	Display modules are rectangular and have an identical vertical and horizontal pitch between adjacent pixels.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
76	The separation between the last column of one display module and the first column of the next module is equal to the horizontal distance between the columns of a single display module.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
77	If the sign is full-color the pitch is less than or equal to 35mm.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
78	The LED circuit board is a NEMA FR4-rated, single 0.062 inch, black PCB. No PCB has more than two PCB jumper wires present. All PCBs are finished with a solder mask and a component-identifying silk screen.	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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79	LED motherboards have a complete conformal coating of silicone resin with a minimum thickness of 0.01 inch, except for the pixels on the front of the PCB.	Provide product literature that indicates the LED motherboards meet this requirement.	Document Review
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80	All other PCBs have a complete conformal coating of silicone resin with a minimum thickness of 0.01 inch.	Provide product literature that indicates the PCBs meet this requirement.	Document Review
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81	Conformal coatings meet the requirements of MIL-I-46058C Military Standard, United States Department of Defense (USDOD).	Provide product literature for the conformal coating that indicates it meets this requirement.	Document Review
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82	Devices used to secure LEDs do not block air flow to the LED leads or block the LED light output at the required viewing angle.	Provide a statement of conformance in this field.	Compliance Matrix Review
83	All components on the LED side of PCBs are black.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
84	There are a minimum of two power supplies wired in a parallel configuration for redundancy.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical and Functional Inspection
85	The sign is supplied with enough power to run 40% of all pixels at a 100% duty cycle with an ambient operating temperature of 165°F if one or 25% of the supplies in a group, whichever is greater, completely fails.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Functional Inspection
86	The sign controller continuously measures and monitors all LED module power supply voltages and provides the voltage readings to the TMC or a laptop computer on command.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Functional Inspection
87	LEDs are protected from external environmental conditions, including moisture, snow, ice, wind, dust, dirt, and ultraviolet (UV rays.	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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88	LEDs are not encapsulated in epoxy	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
The following compliance matrix criteria are for walk-in DMS
89	700-4.3.3	The display area is capable of displaying three lines with a minimum of 15 characters per line using an 18 inch font that meets the height to width ratio and character spacing in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways 2009 Edition (MUTCD), section 2L.04, paragraphs 05, 06, and 08.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Functional Inspection
The following compliance matrix criteria are for all DMS
90	700-4.4	The DMS is capable of displaying American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) characters 32 through 126, including all uppercase and lowercase letters and digits 0 through 9, at any location in the message line.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Functional Inspection
91	DMS is loaded (as a factory default) with a font in accordance with or that resembles the standard font set described in NEMA TS4 2016, section 5.6.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Functional Inspection
The following compliance matrix criteria are for DMS with a pixel pitch of 35 mm or less
92	The DMS is loaded (as a factory default) with a font set that resembles the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Series E2000 standard font.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Functional Inspection
The following compliance matrix criteria are for all DMS
93	DMS fonts have character dimensions that meet the MUTCD 2009 edition, section 2L.04, paragraph 08.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Functional Inspection
The following compliance matrix criteria are for full color DMS
94	Full-color DMS can display the colors prescribed in the MUTCD 2009 edition, section 1A.12.	Provide a first or third-party display properties test report that demonstrates the display meets this requirement. The report must contain the intensity and chromaticity values, at one degree intervals within the required viewing angle. The colors include: white, red, green, blue, yellow, and orange. Chromaticity plots must be included showing where the signs colors are located in relation to the NEMA requirements and 23 CFR Part 655, table 1. The test report must meet the requirements of FDOT PCH, section 7.2.	Document Review and Functional Inspection
Indicate location of requested information in submittal.
The following compliance matrix criteria are for all DMS
95	700-4.5	The DMS operates on a nominal 120 or 240 VAC.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
96	The DMS meets the requirements of NEMA TS4 2016, section 10.2.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
97	120 VAC wiring has an overall nonmetallic jacket or is placed in metal conduit, pull boxes, raceways, or control cabinets and installed as required by the National Electrical Code (NEC).	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
98	The sign housing is not used as a wiring raceway or control cabinet.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
99	Surge protective devices (SPDs) are installed or incorporated in the sign system by the manufacturer to guard against lightning, transient voltage surges, and induced current.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
100	SPDs meet or exceed the requirements of Section 620.	Indicate the manufacturer and models of all SPDs used in the assembly. List APL numbers for all FDOT approved SPDs.	Document Review
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101	SPDs protect all electric power and data communication connections.	Provide a statement of conformance in this field.	Compliance Matrix Review
The following compliance matrix criteria are for walk-in DMS
102	700-4.6	A UPS can be installed in the sign housing or within the control cabinet.	Provide drawings that detail how the UPS would be installed and wired in both locations.	Document Review
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The following compliance matrix criteria are for front access and embedded DMS
103	A UPS can be installed within the control cabinet.	Provide drawings that detail how the UPS would be installed within the control cabinet.	Document Review
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The following compliance matrix criteria are for all DMS
104	The UPS system is capable of displaying the current message on a sign when a power outage occurs.	The sign must be capable of displaying the current message without disruption when a power failure occurs. For full color signs, the sign must be capable of displaying a message using 100% of the pixels at full intensity when a power failure occurs.	Functional Inspection
Applicant may provide comments in this field.
105	The sign can operate on battery power and display text messages for a minimum of two hours.	The sign must be capable of displaying an amber message using 25% of the pixels at full intensity for 2 hours.	Functional Inspection
Applicant may provide comments in this field.
106	The UPS system uses sealed absorbed glass mat (AGM) batteries.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
107	700-4.8	All components meet the requirements of NEMA TS4 2016, section 8.	Provide a statement of conformance in this field.	Compliance Matrix Review
108	700-4.8.1	All fasteners, including bolts, nuts, and washers less than 5/8 inch in diameter, are passivated stainless steel, Type 316 or Type 304 and meet the requirements of ASTM F 593 and ASTM F 594.	Provide statement of conformance from hardware supplier that shows the product meets this requirement.	Document Review
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109	All bolts and nuts 5/8 inch and over in diameter are galvanized and meet the requirements of ASTM A 307.	Provide statement of conformance from hardware supplier that shows the product meets this requirement.	Document Review
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110	The sign does not have self-tapping screws.	Provide a statement of conformance in this field.	Compliance Matrix Review
111	All parts are fabricated from corrosion resistant materials, such as plastic, stainless steel, aluminum, or brass.	Provide a statement of conformance in this field.	Compliance Matrix Review
112	Construction materials are resistant to fungus growth and moisture deterioration.	Provide a statement of conformance in this field.	Compliance Matrix Review
113	Dissimilar metals are separated with an inert, dielectric material.	Provide a statement of conformance in this field.	Compliance Matrix Review
114	700-4.8.2	The sign controller monitors the sign in accordance with NEMA TS4 2016, section 9.	Provide a statement of conformance in this field.	Compliance Matrix Review and Functional Inspection
115	The sign monitors the status of any photocells, LED power supplies, humidity sensors, and airflow sensors.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Functional Inspection
116	Fiber optic cables are used for data connections between the sign housing and the ground level cabinet.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
117	The sign controller meets the requirements of NEMA TS4 2016, sections 8.3 and 8.4.	Provide a statement of conformance in this field.	Compliance Matrix Review and Functional Inspection
118	The sign controller is capable of displaying a self-updating time and date message on the sign.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Functional Inspection
119	Sign controllers within ground cabinets are rack-mountable, designed for a standard Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA)-310 19 inch rack, and include a keypad and display.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
120	700-4.8.3	The sign utilizes a system data interface circuit for communications between the sign controller and display modules.	Provide drawings that detail the interface circuitry between the controller and the display modules.	Document Review and Physical Inspection
Indicate the drawing number(s) and location of requested information in submittal.
The following compliance matrix criteria are for all DMS except embedded DMS
121	A sign controller (master or slave), display system interface circuits, display modules, power supplies, local and remote control switches, LED indicators, EIA)-232 null modem cables (minimum of 4 feet long for connecting a laptop computer to the sign controller), and surge protective devices are located within the sign housing.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
The following compliance matrix criteria are for all DMS
122	700-4.8.4	Control cabinet meets the requirements of 676 and has a minimum height of 46 inches.	Indicate the APL certification number of the cabinet in this field.	Compliance Matrix Review and Physical Inspection
123	Ground control cabinet includes the following components and assemblies: power indicator, surge suppression on both sides of all electronics, communication interface devices, connection for a laptop computer for local control and programming, a 4 foot long cable to connect laptop computers, a workspace for a laptop computer, and duplex outlets.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
124	All telephone, data, control, power, confirmation connections, wiring harnesses, and connectors between the sign and ground control box are provided.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical Inspection
125	700-4.8.5	The sign controller has communication interfaces in accordance with NEMA TS4 2016, section 8.7.1.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Physical and Functional Inspection
126	The EIA-232 serial interface supports: Data Bits – 7 or 8 bits Parity – Even, Odd, or None Stop Bits – 1 or 2 bits	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Functional Inspection
127	The sign controller has a 10/100 Base TX 8P8C port or a 100 Base FX port Ethernet interface.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Functional Inspection
128	Sign controller can be reset remotely from the TMC or a laptop computer.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Functional Inspection
129	700-4.9	The DMS provides both remote operation, where the TMC commands and controls the sign and determines the appropriate message or test pattern, and local operation, where the sign controller or a laptop computer commands and controls the sign and determines the appropriate message or test pattern.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Functional Inspection
130	The sign allows selection of local or remote sign control, and a visual indicator on the controller identifies whether the sign is under local or remote control.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Functional Inspection
131	The sign allows message selection, where the sign controller can select a blank message or any message stored in the sign controller’s nonvolatile memory when the control mode is set to local.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Functional Inspection
132	The sign controller can activate selected messages.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Functional Inspection
133	The sign can be programmed to display a user-defined message, including a blank page, in the event of power loss.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Functional Inspection
134	Message addition, deletions, and sign controller changes can be made from either the remote TMC or a local laptop computer.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Functional Inspection
135	Fonts are customizable and modifications to a font may be downloaded to the sign controller from the TMC or a laptop computer at any time without any software or hardware modifications.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Functional Inspection
136	There is no perceivable flicker or ghosting of the pixels during erasure or writing periods.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Functional Inspection
137	700-4.10	The sign controller is addressable by the TMC through the Ethernet communications network using software that complies with the NTCIP 1101 base standard, the NTCIP Simple Transportation Management Framework, and conforms to Compliance Level 1.	Provide a statement of conformance in this field.	Compliance Matrix Review
138	The sign controller software implements all mandatory objects in the supplemental requirement SR-700-4-1, FDOT Dynamic Message Sign NTCIP Requirements.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Functional Inspection
139	The sign complies with NTCIP 1102v01.15, 2101v01.19, 2103v02.07, 2201v01.15, 2202v01.05, and 2301v02.19 standards.	Provide a statement of conformance in this field.	Compliance Matrix Review
140	The sign complies with NTCIP 1103v02.17, section 3.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Functional Inspection
141	The sign controller’s internal time clock can be configured to synchronize to a time server using the network time protocol (NTP).	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Functional Inspection
142	The NTP synchronization frequency is user-configurable and permits polling intervals from once per minute to once per week in one minute increments.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Functional Inspection
143	The controller allows the user to define the NTP server by internet protocol (IP) address.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Functional Inspection
144	700-4.11	The sign is provided with computer software that allows an operator to program, operate, exercise, diagnose, and read current status of all sign features and functions using a laptop computer.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Functional Inspection
145	The sign control software provides a graphical representation that visibly depicts the sign face and the current ON/OFF state of all pixels as well as allows messages to be created and displayed on the sign.	Applicant may provide comments in this field.	Functional Inspection
146	700-4.17	The DMS meets the requirements of NEMA TS4 2016, section 2.	Provide a third party test report that demonstrates the sign meets this requirement. The test report must meet the requirements of FDOT PCH, section 7.2.	Document Review
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