SPECIAL SPECIFICATION 6683 Border Safety Inspection Facility Transponder Reader System

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1 2004 Specifications CSJ SPECIAL SPECIFICATION 6683 Border Safety Inspection Facility Transponder Reader System 1. Description. Furnish, install and test Transponder Reader System consisting of transponder reader, transponder reader antenna, PCMCIA reader card and cable, antenna kit, and software for Border Safety Inspection Facility (BSIF). This specification consists of the functional and testing specifications for a transponder reader system, hereinafter referred to as SYSTEM. 2. Materials. Ensure a fully operative SYSTEM that accurately and automatically uses radio frequency identification (RFID) transponders to sense the presence of vehicles and to read the identifier associated with their transponders. The SYSTEM must also include all necessary office application read/write devices for the transponder assignment. The system is setup so that compliant trucks can pass through with a minimum delay. Provide new, corrosion resistant materials. Furnish, assemble, fabricate, and install materials as shown on the plans, the requirements of this Item, and to the pertinent requirements of the following items, standards and protocol documents: A. Applicable Documents. 1. Transportation Sensor Subsystem Protocol Document, (TSS-Protocol). Available through the TSS Tools link on the Department s website, URL: 2. Core Technology Architecture Document. Available through the TSS Tools link on the Department s website above. 3. Special Specification Border Safety Inspection Facility Testing, Training, Documentation, Final Acceptance and Warranty B. Applicable Standards. 1. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70 National Electric Code (NEC) 2. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

2 3. Underwrites Laboratories UL 1950 Standard for safety of Information Technology Equipment. 4. Part 15 of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules for Class A digital devices. 5. ANSI MH ISO/IEC WD18000 Part 6 7. Automotive Industry Action Group B-11 Ensure Codes and Standards comply with state and federal governing regulations if more stringent than specified herein. SYSTEM vendor must adhere to all sections of this Specification in order to meet State requirements, and ensure the quality of the SYSTEM. C. SYSTEM Requirements. 1. Compatibility. The SYSTEM must be capable of reading transponders that can be read by the transponder readers used by U.S. Customs. The SYSTEM must read the identifier associated with the transponder mounted on each vehicle that passes by the transponder reader. Ensure the SYSTEM is capable of reading transponder tags from TransCore (ego RFID tags), Association of American Railroads (AAR), American Trucking Associations (ATA), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), whether programmed as full frame or half frame. Ensure reader is capable of reading up to 6 tags per second. 2. Communications. a. Frequency Range MHz capable MHz FCC authorized in the United States b. Internal Antenna Gain. 9.5 db c. RF Control. By sense or host command d. Polarization. Linear Horizontal e. Range. Optimum read range of 24 ft. with a typical read range between ft. f. I/O Control

3 Input: two independent dry contact closures for sense circuits Output: two independent Form-C contacts g. Communications Interface. Ensure transponder reader provides RS-232 with Wiegand compatible host interface. Ensure transponder reader antenna has RF coaxial cable, Type N female connection for antenna interface. Ensure transponder reader provides an ASCII-based software interface for configuring the reader, issuing commands and reading data. Provide RF coaxial cable to connect transponder reader to transponder reader antenna. Provide cable length as indicated in the plans. Provide communications cable to connect transponder reader to BSIF communications network. Provide cable length as indicated in the plans. 3. Power Requirements. Input Power: VAC, Hz or VDC. If only an AC power outlet is available, the manufacturer must provide a Class C transformer that converts 100V AC to 18V AC. Output Power: 200mW 2W selectable in 1 db steps. 4. Licensing. Local regulations apply. Operation in the United States is subject to regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Ensure all equipment include all licenses, where required, for any software or hardware in the system. 5. Physical and Environmental Constraints. Elements of the SYSTEM that are subjected to external weather conditions must be enclosed in an environmentally sealed tamper proof housing. The SYSTEM must be capable of operating within the stated conditions. Ambient temperatures that range from 40 F to F. Humidity values up to 100% condensing. Vibrations up to 0.5 G rms Hz. Reader to weigh 9 lb or less and no larger than 17 in. L x 17 in. W x 3.5 in. H

4 D. Products. All materials and equipment must conform to the plans and the Specification. The SYSTEM manufacturer must be responsible to the Contractor for meeting all requirements of the SYSTEM. 1. Office application read/write devices. SYSTEM manufacturer is to provide 915MHz integrated PCMCIA reader cards, antenna kits for PCMCIA reader cards, and any specialized cables and connectors as specified and shown on the plans. The office application read/write devices will be used with laptop workstations running Transponder Assignment Utility (TAU) software for assignment of the transponders at the Border Safety Inspection Facility. The office application read/write devices must provide a C# Application Program Interface (API) with which the PC may interact and transmit tag data to the PC. The antenna kit associated with the PCMCIA reader card must be capable of reading transponders that can be read by the transponder readers used by U.S. Customs and the identifier associated with the transponders issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). 2. SYSTEM Software. SYSTEM manufacturer is to provide all software necessary for the complete and efficient operation of the transponder reader system. SYSTEM must provide a driver communications interface compliant with the Department s Transportation Sensor Subsystem Protocol Document and communicates using an ASCII-based text interface with the transponder reader. 3. Construction. SYSTEM software must function under the operating software(s) currently supported by the Department s Core Technology Architecture Document. The interface electronics must include all power supplies, I/O and communication interfaces needed to satisfy the requirements as specified herein this specification. Copy of original software used in system must be provided to user on CD. A. General. Utilize the latest available techniques to minimize the number of different parts, subassemblies, circuits, cards, and modules to maximize standardization and commonality. Design equipment for ease of maintenance. Component parts must be readily accessible for inspection and maintenance. Provide test points for checking essential voltages. B. Mechanical Components. 1. Provide stainless steel external screws, nuts, and locking washers. Do not use selftapping screws unless approved. Provide corrosion resistant materials and materials resistant to fungus growth and moisture deterioration. Separate dissimilar metals with an inert dielectric material. 2. Provide equipment that is modular in design so that major components may be easily replaced in the field. Ensure that modules of unlike function are mechanically keyed to prevent insertion into the wrong socket or connector

5 3. Clearly identify all modules and assemblies with name, model number, serial number and any other pertinent information required to facilitate equipment maintenance. 4. Make all external connections with connectors. Key the connectors to preclude improper hookups. Color code and/or appropriately mark all wires to and from the connectors. Ensure that all connectors are coated with a minimum of 50 microns of gold. C. Submittal Documentation. 1. Experience Requirements. Submit 3 references, preferably a state Department of Transportation, that have been successfully operating a transponder reader system delivered by the vendor, for a period of no less than 1 year. Prior to construction, furnish a statement which outlines qualifications on transponder reader system installation experience. Information on system installation experience must include specific projects, locations, and dates for beginning and completion of installation. The statement must also include the name, telephone number, and address of a representative of the agency or business owning the system, who may be contacted by the Department to verify system operation. If requested by the Department, demonstrate to the Engineer s satisfaction a working transponder reader system. Demonstrate a system similar in design to the system proposed. The demonstration must be performed within the state of Texas. The Contractor will not be required nor expected to pay any associated travel or living expenses of the Department s representatives to witness the demonstration. Provide this information prior to documentation submittal. Failure to furnish the above references provides sufficient reason for rejection of the manufacturer's equipment. 2. Furnish documentation which demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Engineer that the transponder reader system and software proposed for use in the SYSTEM is the product of a single (the same) manufacturer and is a complete SYSTEM. 3. Shop Drawing Requirements. Submit 7 hard copies and 2 electronic copies of shop drawings for approval before fabrication; include the structural members and attachment supports. All drawing supplied in pdf format. 4. Document each applicable equipment item or component in a manual. Submit 7 copies of the manual in accordance with Article 4, Special Specification, Border Safety Inspection Facility Testing, Training, Documentation, Final Acceptance and Warranty. Include the following information in the manual: ISO 9001 certification for equipment manufacturer. 5. Provide a submittal compliance matrix. D. Final Documentation. Provide documentation in accordance with Article 5, Special Specification, Border Safety Inspection Facility Testing, Training, Documentation, Final Acceptance, and Warranty. E. Technical Assistance

6 1. Ensure that a manufacturer's representative is available to assist at each Transponder Reader System installation site to provide technical assistance. 2. Do not execute the initial powering up of the Transponder Reader System equipment without the permission of the manufacturer's representative. F. Training. Perform training in accordance with Article 3, Special Specification, Border Safety Inspection Facility Testing, Training, Documentation, Final Acceptance and Warranty. G. Testing. Perform testing in accordance with Article 2, Special Specification, Border Safety Inspection Facility Testing, Training, Documentation, Final Acceptance and Warranty. Additional testing requirements are as follows: 1. Field Equipment Tests. Conduct approved Transponder Reader System tests on the field equipment with the Transponder Reader System central equipment in accordance with Article 2, Special Specification, Border Safety Inspection Facility Testing, Training, Documentation, Final Acceptance and Warranty. 2. System Integration Test. Conduct approved Transponder Reader System to BSIF Control System tests. Ensure tests exercise all Transponder Reader System equipment and software functionality to the BSIF Control System with operational Transponder Reader System field equipment for a minimum of 72 hours in accordance with Article 2, Special Specification, Border Safety Inspection Facility Testing, Training, Documentation, Final Acceptance and Warranty. H. Final System Acceptance. Perform a final system acceptance in accordance with Article 6, Special Specification, Border Safety Inspection Facility Testing, Training, Documentation, Final Acceptance and Warranty. I. Warranty. Provide warranty in accordance with Article 7, Special Specification Border Safety Inspection Facility Testing, Training, Documentation, Final Acceptance and Warranty. 4. Measurement. This Item will be measured by each major system component furnished, installed, made fully operational, and tested in accordance with this special specification or as directed. 5. Payment. The work performed and materials furnished in accordance with this Item and measured as provided under Measurement, will be paid for at the unit price bid for Transponder Reader, Transponder Reader Antenna, PCMCIA Reader Card and Cable and Antenna Kit. These prices are full compensation for furnishing, installing, and testing all materials and equipment, including RF coaxial cable, communications cable and for all tools, labor, hardware, operational software package(s), licenses (when required), supplies, support, personnel training, shop drawings, documentation, and incidentals