Master Clock Specification

MASTER CLOCK SPECIFICATION

PART I: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.0 CONTRACTOR

1.0.1 The contractor shall furnish all equipment, accessories, and material required for the installation of a comprehensive communications system in strict compliance with these specifications and applicable contract drawings. Any material and/or equipment necessary for the proper operation of the system, which is not specified or described herein, shall be deemed part of this specification.

1.0.2 The clock system shall have U.L., cUL, and F.C.C. compliance. All work must be completed in strict accordance with all applicable electrical codes, including N.E.C. Section 800-51 (i), under direction of a qualified and factory approved distributor, to the approval of the owner.

1.0.3 The system is to be designed and configured for maximum ease of service and repair. All major components of the system shall be designed as a standard component of one type of card cage. All internal connections of the system shall be with factory-keyed plugs designed for fault-free connection. The printed circuit card of the card cage shall be silk screened to indicate the location of each connection.

2.0 MANUFACTURER

2.0.1 The manufacturer shall be a United States manufacturer. One manufacturer shall supply the equipment described herein, and furnished per these specifications. All reference to model numbers and other detailed descriptive data is intended to establish standards of design, performance, and quality, as required. Equipment by Bogen Communications, Inc., or approved equal, shall be acceptable.

3.0 SUBSTITUTIONS

3.0.1 Any system and/or equipment proposed as an equal to that specified must be proven to conform to the standards contained herein. The contractor must obtain the architect or engineer's approval in writing, prior to bidding equipment other than that specified. The manufacturer's name, model numbers, and three (3) copies of shop/working drawings complete with catalog sheets, technical and installation data shall be submitted for approval.

3.0.2 Within thirty-five (35) calendar days after the date of award of the contract, the contractor shall submit to the Architect for review, eight (8) copies of a complete submission. The submission shall consist of five (5) major sections, with each section separated with insertable index tabs. The first section shall be the "Index", which shall include the project title and address, name of the firm submitting the proposal and the

1 name of the Architect. Each page in the submission shall be numbered chronologically and shall be summarized in the index.

The second section shall include a copy of the authorized distributor's valid State Contractors License, letters of factory authorization and guaranteed service, list of projects of equal scope and list of proposed instrumentation to be used by the contractor. The third section shall contain the comparative specification listing, including a complete listing of the characteristics of the equipment to be furnished. The fourth section shall contain an original factory data sheet for every piece of equipment in the specifications. The fifth section shall contain a wiring destination schedule for each circuit leaving each piece of equipment.

3.1 QUALIFICATIONS

3.1.1 The system shall be supplied by the manufacturer's authorized contractor who is qualified in the proper installation, operation, and service of the system. Certification shall be submitted verifying that the contractor is the manufacturer's authorized contractor.

3.1.2 Upon request of the Architect/Engineer, the system proposed as an equal shall be made available for demonstration. The demonstration shall be coordinated with the Architect/Engineer and the end-user.

3.1.3 Contractor shall attend mandatory job walk.

4.0 EQUIPMENT WARRANTY

4.0.1 The contractor shall warrant the equipment to be new and free from defects in material and workmanship, and will, within two (2) years from date of installation, repair or replace any equipment found to be defective. This warranty shall not apply to any equipment that has been subject to misuse, abuse, negligence, accident, or unauthorized modification.

5.0 SERVICE FACILITIES

5.0.1 The contractor shall make available, and maintain a satisfactory service department capable of furnishing equipment inspection and service. The contractor shall be prepared to offer a service contract for the maintenance of the system beyond the warranty period.

5.0.2 The contractor shall instruct personnel designated by the owner in the proper use, basic care and maintenance of the equipment. Such training shall be provided as an integral component of the system.

5.0.3 The contractor shall warrant the system to be new and free of defects in material and workmanship, and will, within two (2) years from the date of installation, repair or replace any equipment found to be defective. This warranty shall not apply to any

2 equipment, which has been subject to misuse, abuse, negligence, and accident or unauthorized modification.

6.0 TRAINING

6.0.1 The contractor shall instruct personnel designated by the owner in the proper use, basic care, and maintenance of the equipment. Such training shall be provided as an integral component of the system. District maintenance personnel shall be given technical training at the manufacturer’s factory location.

PART 2: PRODUCTS

2.0 Clock and Program System Components:

a. Master Control Unit: Microprocessor based unit with solid-state switching circuits, program controls, and clock controls.

The Master Clock shall be the Bogen BCMA 3000 Series. The master clock shall have a LED display, as well as a backlit, two row by twenty character LCD display. The master clock shall have up to ten pre-programmed SNTP servers to use in case the clock does not receive time from one of the servers via a web interface. The master clock will be capable of receiving signals from all Bogen Master Clocks via RS485, as well as 59 minute correction, 58 minute correction, National Time and Rauland, and Dukane. The master clock shall have the capability of transferring a wired system into a wireless system (with transmitter option). The master clock shall contain two clock circuits that have the capability to run synchronous wire systems such as 59 minute correction, 58 minute correction, National Time/Rauland or a once a day pulse for intercom systems. The master clock shall be programmed via the 16 button rubber tactile keypad. The master clock shall be capable of interfacing with the BCAM Series analog clock via the Converter Box, and the BCRM Series analog clock and BCBD 1000 digital clock via RS485. The master clock shall be powered by 110VAC/60 Hz or 220VAC/50 Hz. The master clock is pending FCC approval.

BCMA 3000 upgrade options

Transmitter Option - The transmitter shall be capable of transmitting data to the BCAL wireless analog clock and the BCBL wireless digital clock. The master clock shall be capable of receiving a signal from any SNTP time server via the Internet. The transmitter shall utilize 915–928 MHz frequency–hopping technology. The master clock shall be capable of acting as a repeater while receiving a signal wired or wirelessly from the main master clock.

Optional Relays (zones) - The master clock shall be capable of utilizing four or eight

3 zones that can be used for bell scheduling, lights, etc. The zones shall be capable of being programmed via the 16 button rubber tactile keypad and LCD display.

GPS – The master clock shall have the option of having a GPS receiver built into the unit for synchronization from the satellites via UTC.

Web Interface – The master clock shall be able to be programmed completely from a web interface that can be accessed through any typical web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla FireFox. The interface shall allow the user to program all bell schedules, events, display features, IP settings of the master clock and any system setting that the master clock has.

SNTP Server – The master clock shall have the capability to act as a SNTP server that other devices can point to in order to receive the time through SNTP protocol.

Countdown for Digital Clocks – The master clock shall be able to set the countdown time between events and have the digital clocks count down. b. Clocks: Analog synchronous clocks, with minute and second hands.

The secondary clock shall be Bogen BCAM Series clock with automatic protocol detection. The clock will have plug and play features with no settings required. The clock shall have self–diagnostic capabilities for protocol detection, last received communication time and a comprehensive analysis of the entire clock. The clock will be capable of having remote diagnostic capabilities from the master clock location. The clock shall have automatic polarity detection, as well as a maximum correction time of five (5) minutes. The clock shall be designed to be used in either a 2-wire or 3- wire system with Sapling’s BCMA 2000 or 3000 Series Master Clock. When using Bogen’s 2-wire Digital Communication, the clock will immediately self–correct upon receipt of the digital signal. The secondary clock shall also have the ability to accept sync–wire communication protocols with hourly and daily correction. The secondary clock is to have a microprocessor based movement. The clock shall have a low– profile, semi–flush smooth surface metal case. The crystal will be shatterproof polycarbonate material. Glass and visible molding marks are unacceptable. The clocks will be able to be mounted to a standard single gang box. The clock is to have black hour and minute hands, as well as a red second hand. The clock shall have UL, cUL and FCC compliance. b. Clocks: Digital clock minimum, 4 inch high LED unit

The clock shall be 4.0” in height with a full 4.0” high efficiency red LED numeral display (optional 2.5” when specified per plans). The clock shall operate as an RS485 digital secondary clock or as a Digital Communication 2-wire secondary clock with 12/24-hour display format and two levels of adjustable brightness and shall feature immediate correction for time changes. The clock shall have messaging capabilities

4 including “BELL” and “FirE”. When input is lost, the colon of the clock display shall flash. The clock bezel shall be anti-glare red with a smooth surface. No external screws or studs shall be visible on the bezel or clock housing. The clock shall have UL, cUL and FCC compliance’s.

Display size: 4.0” high characters Display color: Super bright Red Visibility: 250 feet – 4.0” clock Bezel color: Anti – glare red Bezel size: 13.74” x 7.5” in 4.0” clock Input voltage: 85 VAC – 135 VAC in 110 volt 14 VAC – 28 VAC in 24 volt 13 VDC – 28VDC in 24 volt Current consumption (typ) At maximum brightness 190mA @ 24 VAC 140mA @ 24 VDC 45mA @ 110 VAC Signal input: RS485 or Digital Communication 2 – wire system Signal output: RS485 Display format: 12/24 hours. Alternating time/date Brightness: 3 level programmable Mounting: Flush, wall, and double face mount Weight: 2.2lbs – 4.0” clock Compliance: UL, cUL, listed and FCC approved

Note: In applications where device has two facings (e.g. hallways, corridors) contractor is to configure clock so as double face mount to allow viewing from either direction.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.0 DIVISION OF WORK

3.0.1 While all work included under this specification is the complete responsibility of the contractor, the division of actual work listed following shall occur.

3.0.2 The conduit, outlets, terminal cabinets, etc., which form part of the rough-in work shall be furnished and installed completely by the electrical contractor. The manufacturer’s authorized representative shall perform the balance of the system, including installation, connections, etc.. The entire responsibility of the system, its operation, function, testing and complete maintenance for one (1) year after final acceptance of the project by the owner, shall also be the responsibility of the manufacturer's authorized representative.

5 3.1 EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER'S REPRESENTATIVE

3.1.1 All work described herein to be done by the manufacturer's authorized representative shall be provided by a documented factory authorized representative of the basic line of equipment to be utilized.

3.1.2 As further qualification for bidding and participating in the work under this specification the manufacturer's representative shall hold a valid C-10 Contractor's License issued by the Contractor's State License Board. The manufacturer's representative shall have completed at least ten (10) projects of equal scope, giving satisfactory performance and have been in the business of furnishing and installing sound systems of this type for at least five (5) years. The manufacturer's representative shall be capable of being bonded to assure the owner of performance and satisfactory service during the guarantee period.

3.1.3 The manufacturer's representative shall provide a letter with submittals from the manufacturer of all major equipment stating that the manufacturer's representative is an authorized distributor. This letter shall also state the manufacturer guarantees service performance for the life of the equipment, and that there will always be an authorized distributor assigned to service the area in which the system has been installed.

3.1.4 The contractor shall furnish a letter from the manufacturer of the equipment which certifies that the equipment has been installed according to factory intended practices, that all the components used in the system are compatible and that all new portions of the systems are operating satisfactorily. Further, the contractor shall furnish a written unconditional guarantee, guaranteeing all parts and all labor for a period of two (2) years after final acceptance of the project by the owner.

3.2 INSTALLATION

3.2.1 Plug disconnect: All major equipment components shall be fully pluggable by means of multi-pin receptacles and matching plugs to provide for ease of maintenance and service.

3.2.2 Protection of cables: Cables within terminal cabinets, equipment racks, etc., shall be grouped and bundled (harnessed) as to type and laced with No. 12 cord waxed linen lacing twine or T & B "Ty-Rap" cable. Edge protection material ("cat-track") shall be installed on edges of holes, lips of ducts or any other point where cables or harnesses cross metallic edge.

3.2.3 Cable identification: Cable conductors shall be color-coded and individual cables shall be individually identified. Each cable identification shall be a unique number located approximately 1-1/2" from cable connection at both ends of cable. Numbers shall be approximately 1/4" in height. These unique numbers shall appear on the As- Built Drawings.

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